Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
중마루근린공원
Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu
Created under the city's five-year plan to expand parks and green space after the former Yeongdeungpo Municipal Hospital (6 buildings) was relocated, and opened on November 25, 1997. For the commercial and industrial workers and residents of Yeongdeungpo, a subcenter of Seoul
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Yeongdeungpo Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Singil Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor badminton courts in Yeongdeungpo-gu, with 5 courts.
Yeongdeungpo Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Singil Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor basketball court in Yeongdeungpo-gu. 1 court.
Yeongdeungpo Park
FreePark · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)
Site of the original plant of OB Beer, one of Korea's largest brewers, which began in 1933 and turned out some 10 billion bottles over more than 60 years. After the factory moved to Icheon, Gyeonggi-do in 1997, the city of Seoul expanded park green space
Times Square Sky Garden
FreePark · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)
A free rooftop garden atop a shopping mall. With the indoor Kyobo Book Centre and heated, air-conditioned lounges, it works in any weather.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Yeongdeungpo Lifelong Learning Center
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo Market Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeouisaetgang Library
FreeLibrary · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreeMapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.
Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.