Seoul Forest
This large park in Seongsu-dong has wooded walks and lawns for walking and resting.
Why choose this place
For greenery in Seongsu: choose a tree-lined route and enjoy a park break between city sights.
Make the most of your visit
Choose a short route on the park map and follow guidance in areas with plants and animals.
Stories from the record
Many lives before the forest
The area served as royal hunting ground, a water-supply site from 1908, and later a racecourse and golf course. Today's park is not untouched woodland; several urban uses lie behind its landscape.
Choosing a park over development
In 2002, Seoul decided to create a major park instead of pursuing development at Ttukseom. Seoul Forest opened in 2005. Comparing its edges with surrounding Seongsu reveals how choices about land shape everyday life.
A garden continues to grow
Citizen participation and sponsorship added gardens over time. A park is not finished forever on opening day: it grows through maintenance and change. Revisit a small garden in another season to see that process.
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Before you go
Opening hours and closing days can change, so check the official information before visiting.