List of parks in Seoul - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

This is a list of parks in Seoul

Seoul

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Park	Korean name	Location - Dong	Location - Gu	Area (㎡)	Link
Achasan Park	아차산공원		Gwangjin-gu Gwangjin-gu Gwangjin-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It was created from neighboring Seongdong-gu in 1995.Gwangjin-gu is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University...	2,307,345㎡	http://www.gwangjin.go.kr/culture/MLC_069.jsp
Bamseom Bamseom Bamseom is a pair of islets in the River Han in Seoul, South Korea. The uninhabited islets, with a total area of 241,000m² and length of 1,147 metres, are located between the larger island of Yeouido, to which they were once connected, and the north shore. They remain connected to one another by...	밤섬	Yeouido-dong Yeouido-dong Yeouido-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-Attractions:National Assembly of South KoreaMBCKBS63 BuildingYeouidoYeouido Park-Economy:... , Dangin-dong Dangin-dong Dangin-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* * at the Mapo-gu official website at the Mapo-gu official website...	Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the... , Mapo-gu Mapo-gu Mapo-gu is a gu, or district, within Seoul, South Korea. It lies northwest of the Han River. Several universities and government buildings are located here. Mapo is especially well-known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1, Line 5, and Line 6...
Bangi-dong Marsh Area	방이동습지	Bangi-dong Bangi-dong Bangi-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.-External links: *...	Songpa-gu Songpa-gu Songpa-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of Korea, Songpa is a district with the largest population...
Boramae Park	보라매공원	Sindaebang-dong Sindaebang-dong Sindaebang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Dongjak-gu Dongjak-gu Dongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...
Dongmyo Park Dongmyo Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu....	동묘공원	Sungin-dong Sungin-dong Sungin-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
Cheonhodong Park	천호동공원	Cheonho-dong Cheonho-dong Cheonho-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.- History :Cheonho means "Thousand of Houses", because its geographical location was believed to be an ideal place to live based on the Feng shui theory. In addition, there is a historical site of Pungnaptoseong, which is a...	Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the east side of the city....
Children's Grand Park Children's Grand Park Children's Grand Park is a park complex to the of Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, amusement park.-External links:...	어린이대공원	Neung-dong Neung-dong Neung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* at the Gwangjin-gu official website...	Gwangjin-gu Gwangjin-gu Gwangjin-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It was created from neighboring Seongdong-gu in 1995.Gwangjin-gu is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University...	593,036㎡	http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=childrenpark/park.html
Dosan Park Dosan Park Dosan Park is a park in the neighborhood of Sinsa-dong in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of An Chang-ho, a famous independence activist. The name is after his pen name, Dosan....	도산공원	Sinsa-dong Sinsa-dong Sinsa-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Sinsa Station on the Seoul Metro Line 3 or you can find route through .This district contains many department stores, hairshops, churches, boutiques, cafes and restaurants....	Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city...
Dunchun-dong Marsh Area	둔촌동습지	Dunchon-dong Dunchon-dong Dunchon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:** at the Gangdong-gu official website...	Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the east side of the city....	4,865 ㎡	http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=dunchon/park.html http://www.naeil.com/news/table/Photo_ViewList.asp?location=I&mn_id=2806
Eungbong Park	응봉공원	Geumho 1ga-dong Geumho-dong Geumho-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....	80,309 ㎡	http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=eungbong/park.html http://www.dcinside.com/webdc/lecture/study_list.php?id=780&code1=21&code2=10&s_mode=&s_que=&page=5&
Gandeme Park	간데메공원	Dapsipni 3-dong	Dongdaemun-gu Dongdaemun-gu Dongdaemun-gu is one of the 25 gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is located to the north of the River Han. Its district office is in Yongdu-dong where is close to the underground station of branch of Line 2....	15,179.7 ㎡	http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=gandaemae/park.html http://www.soguri.com/seoul-teukbyeolsi/dongdaemun-gu/dapsim-ri3-dong/2000-10/1106062_000_001.html
Gupabal Fall	구파발폭포	Jingwanoe-dong Jingwanoe-dong Jingwanoe-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* at the Eunpyeong-gu official website...	Eunpyeong-gu Eunpyeong-gu Eunpyeong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea.The mayor of this district is Jaedong NOH since July 2006.-Administrative divisions:Bulgwang-dong Daejo-dong *Eungam-dong...		http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=kupabal/park.html
Gwanghwamun Plaza	광화문시민열린마당	Sejongno Sejongno Sejongno is a street that cuts through Jongno-gu in downtown Seoul. It is named after King Sejong. The street is only 600 meters in length, but thanks to its central location it is of great symbolic importance. It points north to Gwanaksan and Bukhansan , and the Joseon Dynasty palace,...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...		http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=754508&contentno=754508
Hunlyunwon Park	훈련원공원	Euljiro 5 ga Euljiro Euljiro is an avenue in Seoul named after Eulji Mundeok, the general who saved Korea from the invading Sui Dynasty Chinese. During Korea under Japanese rule's period, the street was known as Kogane-Cho .-Transportation links:...	Jung-gu Jung-gu, Seoul Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...		http://www.essentour.com/n_pagesA/pageA_03.asp?ob_id=4074 http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=hunlyunwon/park.html
Hwangudan Park	환구단공원	Sogong-dong Sogong-dong Sogong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-Economy:All Nippon Airways operates the Seoul Office in Room 1501 on the 15th floor of the Center Building in Sogong-dong. Hainan Airlines operates its South Korea office in Suite 1501 of the Samyoung Building in...	Jung-gu Jung-gu, Seoul Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...		http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=hwangodan/park.html
Independence Park Independence Park Independence Park is a sports and cultural complex in Kingston, Jamaica built for the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It houses a variety of sports facilities...	독립공원	Hyunjeo-dong	Seodaemun-gu Seodaemun-gu Seodaemun-gu is a gu located in northwestern Seoul, South Korea. The name derives from Seodaemun, meaning literally "Great West Gate", which was once located in the district...
Jungmaru Park	중마루공원	Yeongdeungpo-dong 2ga Yeongdeungpo-dong Yeongdeungpo-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:** at The Yeongdeungpo-gu official website...	Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the...		http://tour.ydp.go.kr/ZD020000.asp?selgroupid=10021&agentid=10790
Kildong Ecological Park	길동자연생태공원	Gil-dong Gil-dong Gil-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Exit 1 leads to many different love motels, hoffs, and many, many norae bangs. In this direction it is about 2 km to the Han River. There is also a Paris baguette and a cafe bene on this side.Exit 2 and 3 lead to the post...	Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the east side of the city....		http://parks.seoul.go.kr/kildong/english/about.htm http://www.tourguide.co.kr/local/local_detail.htm?pCode=PARKPLAN0002
Marronnier Park Marronnier Park -Overview:At the center of the park is a horse chestnut tree, of the genus Aesculus, for which the park takes its name. The Marronnier originates from the Mediterranean Sea and is quite common in France and Italy where they grow at roadside. From May to June, red or white flowers bloom.The park...	마로니에 공원	Daehangno Daehangno Daehangno is a neighborhood in Seoul north of the Han River within Jongno-gu and Seodaemun-gu.Formerly known as Sunggyobang , meaning "high respect for teaching", its current name was designated when the 1.1km six-lane road from Hyehwa-dong rotary to Ihwadong crossroad was designated as a...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
Naksan Park	낙산공원	Dongsung-dong Dongsung-dong Dongsung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong , Ihwa-dong.-Notable places:...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
Namsan Park	남산공원		Jung-gu Jung-gu, Seoul Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:... , Yongsan-gu Yongsan-gu Yongsan-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "Dragon Hill", derived from the hanja characters for dragon and hill/mountain . It sits to the North of the Han River under the shadow of Seoul Tower. Geographically, it is located right in the center of Seoul. It is home to roughly...
Maewha Park	매화공원	Deungchon-dong Deungchon-dong Deungchon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangseo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Jin Air has its headquarters in Deungchon-dong.-External links:* at the Gangseo-gu official website...	Gangseo-gu Gangseo-gu, Seoul Gangseo-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the south side of the Han River. Gimpo Airport is in Gonghang-dong, where many flights fly to cities like Busan, Jeju, and Gwangju....		http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=maewha/park.html http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=754510&contentno=754510
Nadeuri Park	나들이공원	Mangu-dong Mangu-dong Mangu-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jungnang-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* at the Jungnang-gu official website...	Jungnang-gu Jungnang-gu Jungnang-gu is one of the 25 gu, or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River.The mayor of this district is Byungkwon MOON since his election in July 2006.-Administrative divisions:...		http://www.kcti.re.kr/web_main.dmw?method=view&contentSeq=3590 http://www.trav.co.kr/e/tag/%EB%82%98%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%B4%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90
Nakseongdae Park	낙성대공원	Bongchon 7-dong Bongcheon-dong Bongcheon or Bongcheon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighbourhoods...	Gwanak-gu Gwanak-gu Gwanak District, or Gwanak-gu is an administrative subdivision of Seoul, South Korea. It lies on southern skirt of Seoul, bordering Seoul and Anyang of Gyeonggi Province. Craggy ridgeline of Mt...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=2481
Olympic Park, Seoul Olympic Park, Seoul The Seoul Olympic Park, shortened to Olpark, is an Olympic Park built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics. Olympic Park is located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong.- Competition facilities :Olympic Velodrome, SeoulOlympic Fencing Gymnasium...	올림픽공원	Bangi-dong Bangi-dong Bangi-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.-External links: *...	Songpa-gu Songpa-gu Songpa-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of Korea, Songpa is a district with the largest population...
Saetmaeul Park	샛마을공원	Myeongil 1-dong Myeongil-dong Myeongil-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.- History :The name of Myeongil was named after 'Myeongil-won' during Goryeo Dynasty in 10th Century. Myeongil-won was an accommodation facilities and duty station of renting or transferring horses for the Public officials...	Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu Gangdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the east side of the city....		http://encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=754503&contentno=754503
Sajik Park	사직공원	Sajik-dong Sajik-dong, Seoul Sajik-dong is a dong, or neighbourhood, of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=2551
Sayuksin Park	사육신공원	Noryangjin 1-dong Noryangjin-dong Noryangjin-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Dongjak-gu Dongjak-gu Dongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=2541
Seokchon Lake Park	석촌호수공원	Jamsil-dong Jamsil-dong Jamsil-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Its name is strongly related to silkworm breeding during the Joseon dynasty and Jamsil literally means a room or place for sericulture...	Songpa-gu Songpa-gu Songpa-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of Korea, Songpa is a district with the largest population...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=2811
Seongsoo Park	성수공원	Seongsu-dong Seongsu-dong Seongsu-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
Seoul Forest Seoul Forest Seoul Forest is a large park in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is open year-round, and admission is free. Seoul Forest opened in June 2005. The city government spent 235.2 billion won in development....	서울숲	Seongsu-dong Seongsu-dong Seongsu-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...	Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....		http://seoulforest.seoul.go.kr/
Tapgol Park Tapgol Park Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small public park located at 97 Jongno-gil , Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa...	탑골공원	Jongno 2ga Jongno Jongno is one of the oldest major east-west thoroughfares in central Seoul, South Korea, connecting Sejongno to Dongdaemun. It remains one of Seoul's most important financial and cultural areas to this day...	Jongno-gu Jongno-gu Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=3961
Tancheon Tancheon Tancheon, a tributary of Seoul's Han River, is a stream beginning in the city of Yongin in Gyeonggi-do and flowing through Seongnam and then between the districts of Songpa-gu and Gangnam-gu in Seoul before entering flowing into the Han River...	탄천	Suseo-dong Suseo-dong Suseo-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The name, Suseo originated from the feature of Han River running through the western part of the region. Suseo-dong is also home to the Tancheon park.-External links:... , Garak-dong Garak-dong Garak-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The exact etymology is unknown but said that the town was once called garakgol .-External links: *...	Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city... , Songpa-gu Songpa-gu Songpa-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of Korea, Songpa is a district with the largest population...		http://parks.seoul.go.kr/guide/introduce.asp?bodypage=tanchon/park.html
Worldcup Park	월드컵공원	Sangam-dong Sangam-dong Sangam-dong is a legal dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.-Attractions:Nanjido Worldcup Park Millennium Park Sky Park Pyeonghwa Park Noeul Park...	Mapo-gu Mapo-gu Mapo-gu is a gu, or district, within Seoul, South Korea. It lies northwest of the Han River. Several universities and government buildings are located here. Mapo is especially well-known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1, Line 5, and Line 6...		http://worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr/
Yangjae Citizens' Forest	시민의숲	Yangjae 2-dong	Seocho-gu Seocho-gu Seocho-gu is a gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular residential area for the mid- or upper-class residents in Seoul and home to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Seocho Samsung Town in Seocho-dong, near Gangnam Station, is the headquarter of the several corporations of the...		http://english.seoul.go.kr/today/about/about_02top_2201.htm
Yeoido Park	여의도공원	Yeouido-dong Yeouido-dong Yeouido-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-Attractions:National Assembly of South KoreaMBCKBS63 BuildingYeouidoYeouido Park-Economy:...	Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the...
Yeongdeungpo Park	영등포공원	Yeongdeungpo-dong Yeongdeungpo-dong Yeongdeungpo-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:** at The Yeongdeungpo-gu official website...	Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the...
Yongsan Park	용산공원	Yongsan-dong Yongsan-dong, Seoul Yongsan-dong is a ward of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:...	Yongsan-gu Yongsan-gu Yongsan-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "Dragon Hill", derived from the hanja characters for dragon and hill/mountain . It sits to the North of the Han River under the shadow of Seoul Tower. Geographically, it is located right in the center of Seoul. It is home to roughly...		http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_03.asp?ob_id=3344

External links

Map guide for searching parks in Seoul at the Seoul Metropolitan Government website
http://parks.seoul.go.kr
http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
http://www.naukorea.com/n_pA/pA_02.asp?ocode=B000&code=B021

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