Seoul’s Gangbuk District announced on the 3rd that the ‘Gogetmaru Children’s Park’ located in Samgaksan-dong has been completely renovated and opened. The park, which opens alongside the Chuseok holiday, has been revamped with aging facilities to create a year-round complex space for enjoyment by both children and seniors.
A total of 1.5 billion KRW of special grants was invested in this renovation project. In the children’s play area, new playground equipment such as a tower-shaped combination play structure, tunnel slides, and rope climbing has been installed. For adults, exercise equipment like seated leg press, shoulder relaxer, and cycling are also available, allowing all generations to enjoy leisure activities together.
Water play facilities for the summer have also been newly added. Various water play equipment, including tipping buckets, water drums, and stationary water guns, has been installed, expected to become a landmark of the area. However, due to seasonal reasons, these will not be operated this year and are scheduled to be fully operational from July next year.
The park functions not only as a simple playground but also as a space that fosters children’s sense of adventure and creativity, and supports residents’ relaxation and exercise. Benches, rest decks, a circulation walking path, and portable toilets have been added to improve convenience, making it a living space and a place for community interaction among neighbors.
Lee Soon-hee, the mayor of Gangbuk District, stated, “We have provided a playground full of adventure and joy for children and a space for rest and communication for the residents,” emphasizing their ongoing efforts to create a pleasant urban park environment that enhances living satisfaction.
