Dobong-gu to Open 'Seongdae Baseball Stadium Site Outdoor Water Playground' from the 16th

[Seoul District News] Outdoor Water Playground for the Whole Family at Dobong-dong Sungkyunkwan University Baseball Field... Enjoy Thrilling DIY Electric Cart Racing in Songpa-gu... Gwangjin-gu Operates Mobile Health Experience Centers for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools... Dongdaemun-gu Opens Summer Urban Retreat 'Baebongsan Outdoor Water Playground'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dobong-gu (Mayor Oh Eon-seok) will operate the ‘Dobong Outdoor Water Playground,’ where the whole family can enjoy water play together, for 30 days from July 16 to August 14 at the baseball field site of Sungkyunkwan University in Dobong-dong (628 Dobong-dong).

Due to COVID-19, the water playground was not operated in 2020 and 2021, making this opening a welcome return after three years. To mark the reopening after three years, the district has prepared various water play facilities including an adult swimming pool, a pool for infants and toddlers, an air pool, an air slide, and a large 30-meter water sled slide.

Rest facilities such as Mongolian tents and parasols, as well as convenience facilities including a snack bar and parking lot, will also be available. Safety and emergency personnel will be on duty at all times.

The operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the water playground operates for 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute break, and for water quality management, the pool will be maintained and facilities inspected daily from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission fees are 6,000 KRW for the general public and 5,000 KRW for Dobong-gu residents. Children under 36 months old (with ID or proof documents) are free. On-site admission and group reservations are also available.

Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, said, “Dobong Outdoor Water Playground is popular among families with children because it offers water play at an affordable price in the city. We hope many people will visit the Dobong Outdoor Water Playground reopening after three years, and we will do our best to prepare for a safe water play experience.”

Songpa-gu (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced that it will hold the 2nd Youth Club Makerthon Competition from August 8 to 11 at the Future Education Center Ogeum Hub for teenagers.

The ‘Makerthon event’ is a competition where teenagers form teams to participate directly in idea generation, planning, design, programming, and then race with the electric carts they create.

This event consists of three stages: ▲1st Maker education ▲2nd production activities where youths participate directly in planning, design, and engineering ▲3rd racing competition, completing the process of collaboration, sharing, production, and programming with friends.

On August 6, education on ‘Cart Design and Basic Cart Components’ and ‘Basic Safety and Tool Usage’ will be conducted. From August 8 to 10, electric cart design, engineering, and production activities will take place at the Future Education Center Ogeum Hub, and on August 11, racing with the electric carts produced will be held at the Songpa-gu Disabled Driver Training Center.

The application period is until July 25, and teams of up to five youths can apply. Nine teams selected through document screening will participate in the project, and awards will be given for overall winner, runner-up, third place, and excellent design through production and racing activities.

For more details, please contact the Youth Activity Team 1 at the Future Education Center Ogeum Hub or visit the website.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “This competition was prepared to strengthen maker capabilities and expand thinking by allowing youths to design and create what they want directly. We will continue to develop and expand various educational programs so that youths can freely express their innovative ideas and bright thoughts.”

Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center began operating the ‘Mobile Health Experience Center’ starting on the 6th at Seongja Elementary School in the area.

As part of the Healthy School Project, the ‘Mobile Health Experience Center,’ launched for the first time this year, visits elementary, middle, and high schools directly to educate growing children and adolescents on the importance of health through hands-on experiences. Children and adolescents can learn about smoking and drinking prevention and proper handwashing by experiencing them firsthand at the center.

The experience center held at Seongja Elementary School operated three health booths: ▲Smoking Prevention Booth ▲Drinking Harm Prevention Booth ▲Handwashing Education Booth.

Fourth-grade students at Seongja Elementary visually confirmed the actual amount of tar accumulated in the lungs when smoking one pack of cigarettes per year at the Smoking Prevention Booth. They also experienced walking while wearing drinking simulation glasses to indirectly feel the effects of alcohol at the Drinking Harm Prevention Booth. At the Handwashing Education Booth, students applied fluorescent lotion on their hands, washed them, and then checked their hands under a UV box to learn the correct handwashing method.

The district plans to operate the ‘Mobile Health Experience Promotion Center’ at elementary, middle, and high schools until the end of November. The health booths cover six themes: ▲Nutrition and Obesity ▲Smoking Prevention ▲Drinking Prevention ▲Growth Exercises ▲Food Safety ▲Handwashing.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “The Mobile Health Experience Center complements the shortcomings of theoretical education by allowing growing children and adolescents to personally realize the importance of health. We hope children and adolescents grow into healthy adults.”

Dongdaemun-gu’s urban summer resort reopens after three years since the COVID-19 situation.

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) announced that it will open the ‘Baebongsan Outdoor Water Playground’ next to Baebongsan Forest Library at Baebongsan Open Plaza (97 Jeonnong-ro 16-gil, Dongdaemun-gu) from July 15 to August 15.

To soothe the minds and bodies of residents tired during the summer and provide wholesome leisure activities for children on summer vacation, the district will operate the outdoor water playground at Baebongsan as a substitute for the Dongdaemun-gu Outdoor Swimming Pool (located at Jungnangcheon 1st Sports Park), which is currently under maintenance for residents’ safety.

The water playground is equipped with one large pool and two medium pools to accommodate about 300 people, and also features a large water slide for children. Additionally, various auxiliary facilities such as parasols, snack bars, showers, changing rooms, and restrooms have been established to enhance convenience for residents.

The outdoor water playground will operate without holidays during the period but may close during severe weather for safety. It operates in two shifts: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a break from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for water quality inspection and environmental maintenance.

Wearing swimsuits and swim caps is mandatory for pool entry, and children under 7 years old must have safety equipment such as tubes. Safety equipment and water play items can be purchased at the snack bar inside the pool.

The usage fee is 4,000 KRW for adults and 3,000 KRW for elementary school students or younger per session. Children under 36 months can use the facility free of charge with proof such as a resident registration certificate. Payment can be made by card or cash on-site.

For inquiries related to the water playground, contact the Sports Team of Dongdaemun-gu Facilities Management Corporation.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “Residents who have missed using summer water facilities like swimming pools for a long time due to COVID-19 can enjoy a refreshing summer at Baebongsan Outdoor Water Playground this year. The district and Dongdaemun-gu Facilities Management Corporation will do their best to ensure residents can safely enjoy water play until the pool closes.”