Seoseoul Lake Park

Sports facility · 신월1동

Public indoor pool in Yangcheon-gu with a 4-lane 25m adult pool. Open swim costs 3,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Library · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

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

Sports facility · 신월7동

Public indoor pool in Yangcheon-gu, with a 4-lane 25m adult pool and a 3-lane 11m toddler pool. Open swim costs 3,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Sinjeongnegeori Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Yangcheon-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Library · 신월7동

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

Library · Hwagok Stn. (Line 5)

Public library in Yangcheon-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.