여의도 샛강생태공원
Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu
Korea's first ecological park. A 'secret forest' of 5.5km of waterways and woodland paths among Yeouido's towers, with a reed tunnel in summer.
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Source: hangang.seoul.go.kr
Yeouisaetgang Library
FreeLibrary · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeouido Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · National Assembly Stn. (Line 9)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Korea Magazine Museum
FreeMuseum · Saetgang Stn. (Line 9, Sillim Line)
Jamae Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Saetgang Stn. (Line 9, Sillim Line)
Also known as Ankara Park, it was laid out as a theme park featuring Turkish scenes to commemorate the sister-city agreement signed between Seoul and Ankara, Turkey on 23 August 1971, and opened on 1 May 1977. Before that
Yeouido Hangang Park
FreePark · Yeouinaru Stn. (Line 5)
The flagship riverside park on the Han. Plenty of convenience stores, drinking fountains and toilets make refills easy, and the Mulbit Plaza side has good shade and benches.
Singil Community Welfare Center
₩4,400Sports facility · Daebang Stn. (Line 1, Sillim Line)
Public indoor pool in Yeongdeungpo-gu, with a 6-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool 60cm deep. Open swim costs 4,400 won per session. Open-swim time slots 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.