Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Songpanaru Neighborhood Park (Seokchon Lake)
송파나루근린공원(석촌호수)
Park · Songpa-gu
The Jamsil flats north of today's Seokchon Lake were once the Han River, with a ferry landing south of Seoho. Over time silt built up into an artificial island, splitting the river into the Songpa and Sincheon channels, which ran from below Gwangjin Bridge past present-day Seokchon Lake to Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
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Nearby in Songpa-gu
Samjeondo Monument
FreeHistoric site · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A historic site marking the painful history of the Manchu invasion of 1636. Combine it with a walk around Seokchon Lake and a look at Lotte Tower.
Seoul Nori Madang
FreeCulture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A circular open-air stage on the west lake of Seokchon Lake, hosting free traditional folk performances such as Songpa Sandae Noli.
Seokchon Lake (Songpanaru Park)
FreePark · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A city lake famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The 2.5 km loop walk and night views of Lotte Tower are free.
Dolmari Library
FreeLibrary · Seokchon Stn. (Lines 8, 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kyobo Book Centre Jamsil Branch
FreeCulture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A large bookshop connected directly to Jamsil Station. Browse books and stationery for free in a heated and air-conditioned reading space.
Korea Advertising Museum
FreeMuseum · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
Other parks in Seoul
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.