Namyangju City to Build Public Campground and Barefoot Trail
Hwanggeumsan to Become a Healing Urban Destination
Nature Experience Park Set for Completion in 2029
Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province is pushing forward with a large-scale development plan to transform the Hwanggeumsan area into an urban park equipped with nature-friendly experiential facilities.
On July 4, Namyangju City (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) announced plans to create a neighborhood park in the Hwanggeumsan area. The park will feature nature-friendly experiential facilities such as a public campground, an ecological forest, a loess barefoot trail, and a nature learning center.
The purpose of this project is to renovate the Hwanggeumsan area and turn it into a resident-friendly public space where all citizens can experience nature and enjoy leisure in their daily lives.
Hwanggeumsan covers a total area of 574,000 square meters and is located adjacent to large urban districts such as Dasanjigeum District and Gaun District, offering excellent accessibility. Previously, the city established a cultural park covering approximately 49,000 square meters at 115 Jigeum-dong and completed the maintenance of walking trails in that area.
For this project, the city will utilize 151,000 square meters of previously underused and damaged land in Hwanggeumsan to further develop the park. The plan includes the addition of experiential spaces such as a public campground, an ecological forest, a loess barefoot trail, and a nature learning center.
This initiative is part of the alternative green space creation project in response to the Yangjeong Station Area Urban Development Project. The core objective is to restore green areas reduced by urban development, preserve forests, and create a sustainable urban environment that meets citizens' leisure needs.
After the city management plan is finalized in the second half of this year, the city will establish a park development plan, obtain implementation approval, and proceed with land compensation procedures, aiming to complete the project by 2029.
Mayor Joo Kwangdeok stated, "The core of this plan is to create a nature-friendly space within the city that citizens can enjoy," adding, "We will actively reflect citizens' opinions throughout the administrative process to create a distinctive park that meets their needs."
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