Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
금천폭포근린공원
Park · Geumcheon-gu
In southwestern Seoul, at a transport hub that serves as a gateway into the city from Gyeonggi-do, an artificial waterfall was built into the slope using the natural terrain of Bakmi Pass, with a cultural hall and park facilities above and a pond-like water...
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Geumcheon-gu Siheung Library
FreeLibrary · 시흥2동
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon-gu Geumnarae Library
FreeLibrary · Geumcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon Youth Center
₩4,290Sports facility · Geumcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 1)
Public indoor pool in Geumcheon-gu, with a 5-lane 25m adult pool and a 3-lane toddler pool. Open swim costs 4,290 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seo-Seoul
Partly freeArt gallery · Doksan Stn. (Line 1)
A municipal art museum in Geumcheon-gu that opened in 2025. Most exhibitions are free, making it a cultural landmark for southwest Seoul.
Geumnarae Culture and Sports Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Geumcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 1)
Public indoor pool in Geumcheon-gu, with a 6-lane 25m adult pool, a children's pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Geumcheon-gu Doksan Library
FreeLibrary · 독산4동
Public library in Geumcheon-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.