Seongbuk-gu Turns Neighborhoods into Water Parks... Three "Water Play-Type Children's Playgrounds" Open

Full-Scale Operation Begins at Jangseok, Kkum Nara, and Odong Neighborhood Parks

Seongbuk-gu in Seoul has established "water play-type children's playgrounds" throughout local neighborhoods, and began full-scale operation of these facilities this month. This project was promoted by reflecting residents' opinions through the "On-site Mayor's Office" initiative during the 7th and 8th terms of the elected administration, with the aim of allowing children to safely enjoy water play near their homes even during the heat wave.

Jangseok Children's Park, which opened on the 2nd, was created as the largest children's park in Seongbuk-gu with a total area of 5,649㎡ through consultations on the Jangwi 4 District Housing Redevelopment Project. Lee Seungro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, is celebrating the opening of Jangseok Children's Park with the children. Provided by Seongbuk-gu.

A total of three water play-type playgrounds have been created: Jangseok Children's Park (Jangwi-dong, water play area 447.17㎡), Kkum Nara Children's Park (Bomun-dong 7-ga, 300㎡), and Odong Neighborhood Park (Hawolgok-dong, 500㎡). Together, these facilities cover a total area of 6,069.5㎡ across Seongbuk-gu.

Jangseok Children's Park is the largest children's park in Seongbuk-gu and is equipped with water play facilities and play equipment for infants. Kkum Nara Children's Park has been renovated as a space that can be used year-round, with additional facilities such as a deck rest area, showers, and a temporary changing room.

Odong Neighborhood Park is scheduled to open on July 17, and is drawing attention as a major healing and play space in Gangbuk, in connection with facilities such as the "Odong Forest Library" and "Odong Water Light Garden."

Lee Seungro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, "The establishment of water play-type children's playgrounds is significant in that it provides better leisure spaces and creates a safe play environment where children can spend the hot summer season in good health."