뚝섬한강공원
Park · Gwangjin-gu
Free. Ground-level musical fountain plus a nighttime water screen show. Splashing by day, projected fountain shows over the Han River by night.
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Ttukseom Jabeolle (Observatory Culture Complex)
FreeViewpoint · Ttukseom Resort Stn. (Line 7)
A free viewing lounge overlooking the Han River from a 240m cylindrical glass building. River and bridge night views through full-height glass.
Ttukseom Hangang Park Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor badminton courts in Gwangjin-gu. 5 courts.
Jayang 4-dong Library
FreeLibrary · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Ttukseom Hangang Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Free outdoor basketball court inside Ttukseom Hangang Park. Three courts, No. 1 to No. 3 (No. 3 is a wheelchair basketball court), open 06:00–20:00. Best to avoid slots booked by teams.
Jayang Hangang Library
FreeLibrary · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gwangjin Culture and Arts Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Konkuk Univ. Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
Public indoor pool in Gwangjin-gu with a 6-lane, 25m adult pool, children's and toddler pools, and a warm bubble pool. Facilities include a water basketball hoop, a toddler slide and water polo goals. Open swim 3,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
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.