Yangjae Citizens' Forest (Maeheon Citizens' Forest)

Museum · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Notice of closure for exhibition hall renovation work.

Library · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Park · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Laid out in Zone 3 of Maeheon Citizens' Forest, the Culture and Arts Park broke ground in March 1993 and was completed in October 1994. Used by some 140,000 people a year, it is a valued patch of green in the city. The lawn plaza at its center (35

Sports facility · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Museum · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)

Sports facility · 양재2동

Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,500 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

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.