Ssangmun Neighborhood Park

Library · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Museum · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Opened in July 2015, the Dooly Museum is an exhibition and hands-on space for the whole family themed on the cartoon character 'Dooly the Little Dinosaur'

Museum · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Museum · Solbat Park Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Devoted to Kim Soo-young, Korea's leading poet of freedom, in the area where he wrote during his lifetime.

Park · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Covering 15,520㎡, Balbadak Park in Dobong-gu is an ecological park laid out along the dry Banghakcheon stream around 270-1 Banghak 3-dong. Some 130 unauthorised shacks, built from the mid-1960s, were cleared and over about four years...

Library · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Seongdong-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.

Mapo-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.

Jung-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.

Jongno-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.

Yeongdeungpo-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.