Mapo-gu Sangam-dong Nanji Hangang Park 2,863㎡ Pet Camping Site Established... Opening on the 22nd
Opening Ceremony from 1 PM to 5 PM on the 22nd... Various Events, Experiences, and Consultations with Pets
Park Gang-su, District Mayor: "Mapo-gu Pet Camping Site, a Complex Leisure Space Leading Korea's Pet Culture"
The special space that will establish Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Gang-su) as the number one 'Pet Zone' and the happiest city for companion animals in Korea will finally be unveiled on the 22nd. It is the newly created 2,863㎡ ‘Companion Animal Camping Site’ in Nanji Hangang Park, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu.
With the number of households raising companion animals in Seoul surpassing 1.31 million, companion animals have become family members rather than just pets. Accordingly, Mapo-gu has accelerated the promotion of the companion animal camping site since last year, aiming to become a companion animal-friendly city directly linked to the happiness and satisfaction of its residents' lives.
The Mapo-gu companion animal camping site is differentiated from existing companion animal playgrounds by pursuing a space that offers high-quality leisure and specialized services enjoyed together with companion animals.
It features a spacious area divided for small and large dogs to play safely, drinking fountains, an animal shower facility, and a behavior counseling room where dog behavior correction and pet etiquette education are conducted.
Above all, this place offers a special experience of enjoying camping in the city with companion dogs. It operates a camping deck where visitors can camp while overlooking the Hangang River with their dogs, along with a service that rents camping equipment such as tents and mats.
The district will hold an opening ceremony for the companion animal camping site (482-179 Sangam-dong) at 1 p.m. on the 22nd and welcome its first visitors.
In addition to the opening celebration event with Mayor Park Gang-su and families accompanied by companion animals, the district has prepared various events on the main stage that can be enjoyed with companion animals, including ▲“Wait King” contest ▲Godzilla contest ▲talent show ▲raffle draw.
There will also be experience booths such as ▲companion animal photo contest ▲dog photo zone ▲making tug toys ▲keyring making, along with ▲companion animal behavior counseling ▲pet etiquette promotion.
Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “Companion animals currently have a significant influence not only on individual lives but also on the overall economy and industry of Korea,” and explained, “The Mapo-gu companion animal camping site is a complex space that leads this trend, where various companion animal contents such as leisure, convenience, culture, and education can be enjoyed in one place.”
He added, “I hope citizens who love companion animals will joyfully celebrate the opening of the Mapo-gu companion animal camping site and frequently use it in the future.”
Meanwhile, the district plans to operate the companion animal camping site on a trial basis until August, opening it free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday every week (closed every Monday). For detailed information such as how to use the facility, please contact the Mapo-gu Economic Promotion Division.
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