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Busan Parks to help citizens make the most of the city’s green spaces

source: visitbusanBusan Metropolitan City has launched “Busan Parks,” a platform providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on the city’s parks, gardens and related cultural events. The website spotlights parks and green spaces citywide. It is organized into seven major categories: Green City Busan, Park Guide, Garden Guide, Forest and Green Space Guide, Companion Animal Culture Guide, News and Reservations. Now, residents can easily find essential information and the detailed history of Busan’s iconic green spaces. Under the 15-Minute City Initiative, Busan continues to improve the quality of life for all citizens, ensuring accessible urban outdoor spaces for strolling, running and unwinding. Given the steady increase in pet owners, the city has worked to develop dedicated open-air green spaces for companion animals. Visitors can find detailed information within the Companion Animal Culture Guide section, covering everything from the specialized cultural park at Cheolma Neighborhood Park to designated dog playgrounds. This section also streamlines information on the city’s animal registration system and animal protection centers, and includes links to the Busan Companion Animal Welfare and Culture Center website.The Busan Parks website also allows visitors to search parks using filters like district and type. Visitors can learn the official definition of a garden, along with a comprehensive list of private and local gardens across the city. Furthermore, the website showcases Busan’s natural resources, including urban forests, recreational forests, arboretums, and various forest experience zones for children. The Sasang Forest Experience Center is set to open in 2027, offering a range of nature-friendly activities.The News section provides the latest information and announcements about events held at parks and arboretums across the city, as well as operational changes. Additionally, residents can get an overview of various experiences and educational programs, and register through the Reservations page.With the launch of the Busan Parks website, the city aims to share vibrant stories and promote diverse events and programs, enabling citizens to stay informed and make the most of the city’s green spaces and companion animal culture.◎ Busan Parks: www.busan.go.kr/park<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>launch: 출시하다 accessible: 이용 가능한 stroll: 산책 unwind: 긴장을 풀다 steady: 꾸준한 companion: 반려 comprehensive: 포괄적인 arboretum: 수목원Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Fall Strolls Amid Floral Landscapes at Nakdonggang Ecological Park

Fall Strolls Amid Floral Landscapes at Nakdonggang Ecological Park□ The Nakdonggang Management Headquarters has planted a rich assortment of autumn blossoms to create various stunning backdrops.□ Since last May, across three parks, the headquarters has sown seeds such as ▲ yellow cosmos, ▲ kochia, ▲ buckwheat, and ▲ pink muhly grass.○ [Hwamyeong Ecological Park] ▲ Yellow cosmos in the Lotus Area greet visitors meandering along the Gamdongnarutgil Riverwalk from Gupo Station. ▲ Beside the Folk Play Yard, the newly established Kochia Patch will blaze brilliant red in mid-October—a rare and picturesque sight in Busan.○ [Samnak Ecological Park] ▲ The Themed Flowerbed in the Family Park Zone features flowers that showcase the charms of each season. ▲ The Buckwheat Meadow in the Migratory Bird Feeding Habitat sways in a sea of white blooms. It also plays an important ecological role by providing essential nourishment for migrating birds, thereby helping to maintain a graceful balance between scenic beauty and conservation.○ [Daejeo Ecological Park] ▲ The Pink Muhly Grass Field near Parking Lot 2 undulates in gentle waves under the sun, blending harmoniously with the Bamboo Trail. It has already become a favorite photo spot for families and couples alike.Directions▣ Hwamyeong Ecological Park① Aquatic Plant Garden (Kochia)- By Car: Park at Lot 3 (125 Saengtaegongwon-gil, Buk-gu) → Walk to the folk play tard- By Public TransitMetro: Sujeong Station (Line 2) → Enter the underpass in front of Daelim Ssangyong Gangbyeon Town → Pass the inline skating rink → Reach the aquatic plant gardenBus: Neighborhood Bus Routes 15, 59, 111, 121 → Get off at the Buk-gu Community Health Center → Walk 10 minutes into the park → Proceed to the folk play yard② Lotus Area (Yellow Cosmos)- By Car: Park at Lot 5 (815 Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu) → Walk toward the auto camping ground- By Public TransitMetro: Hwamyeong Station (Line 2, Exit 1) → Walk 1

Local Festivals in Busan (October–November)

Local Festivals in Busan (October–November)Seomyeon Light Festival 2025○ Period: October 13, 2025 – February 14, 2026○ Venue: Around Seomyeon 1st Street22th Busan Chinatown Culture Festival○ Period: October 17-19, 2025○ Venue: Busan Station, Chinatown in Dong-gu○ Website: https://부산차이나축제.comOctober Festa in Gwangalli○ Period: October 17-19, 2025○ Venue: around Gwangalli Beach9th Jeonpo Coffee Festival○ Period: October 17-19, 2025○ Venue: around Jeonpo Cafe Street, Busanjin-gu32nd Busan Jagalchi Festival○ Period: October 23-26, 2025○ Venue: Jagalchi Market○ Website: https://www.ejagalchi.co.kr/LaLaLa Festival○ Period: October 24-26, 2025○ Venue: Pusan National University Station on metro line 1○ Visit Geumjeong-gu Office Website31st Dongnae Eupseong History Festival○ Period: October 24-26, 2025○ Venue: North Gate of Dongnae Eupseong, Dongnae Cultural Center, Oncheoncheon Cafe street, Oncheonjang○ Website: https://www.dongnae.go.kr/festival/index.dongnaeCheolma Hanu Bulgogi Festival○ Period: October 29 – November 2, 2025○ Venue: Cheolma Urban Agriculture ParkThe 16th Busan Mackerel Festival○ Period: October 31-November 2, 2025○ Venue: Songdo Beach○ Website: https://www.busangde.co.kr/33rd Yeongdo Bridge Festival○ Period: November 7-9, 2025○ Venue: Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge○ Website: http://www.yeongdo.go.kr/ydfestival.webVisit the Calendar of Events to view more events in BusanPlease not the events may be canceled or delayed depending on weather conditions.