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Busan Citizens Park

Busan Citizens Park was established under the five themes of Memory, Culture, Pleasure, Nature and Participation. As a new style of park, it provides people with a comfortable, healing environment that is full of possibilities.

The park has over one million trees including 97 different species (46 species of forest trees and 43 species of bushes). The park’s facilities include an information center, a park history center, a 490-meter-long stretch along the Bujeoncheon Stream, a 450-meter-long stretch along the Jeonpocheon Stream, four fountains, six squares, nine play areas, parking lots, cafes, convenience stores, and restrooms.

The City of Busan is striving to make Busan Citizens Park a world class destination for not only the city’s residents and Koreans but also for people from around the world.

B - Barrier-Free Park

During the park’s construction, heavy consideration was paid to making it a barrier-free zone. This included making the park’s entrances, restrooms, gardens, and information boards easily accessible to people of all ages.

The park obtained a preliminary Barrier-Free Certification in February 2014 from the Korea Land and Housing Corporation, and is scheduled to receive its Barrier-Free Certificate.

U - Ubiquitous Park

Busan Citizens Park aims to be the first ubiquitous park in Korea.

For the safety of visitors, CCTVs (42 smart crime prevention CCTVs, 50 general CCTVs) have been installed and monitor every corner of the park 24 hours a day. Any emergency situation will be reported to the park management center, the fire station and the police office.

The park’s state-of-the-art technology not only provides free internet access around the clock, but also enables visitors to quickly scan conveniently located QR codes attached to each tree to easily obtain information on that particular species. The condition of major trees in the park is systemically managed by RFID technology.

The park has also incorporated IT technology at the Visitor Center with the installation of a 4D theater and play area for children in addition to the Wall of Dedication.

S - Safe Park

By employing “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Busan Citizens Park guarantees the safety of all park visitors. CCTVs installed at every corner of the park allow security personnel to immediately respond to emergency situations and report to the relevant authorities and emergency services.

A - Alcohol Free Park

Busan Citizens Park is alcohol-free and smoke-free to provide a pleasant environment for all.

N - Nature Park

Busan Citizens Park is a natural healing space inside of the city.

Over one million trees including different 97 different species, along with walking paths themed with Memory, Culture, Pleasure, Nature and Participation, two ecological streams (Bujeon-cheon, Jeonpo-cheon), as well as forests and ponds that provide visitors with a pleasant chance for rest and relaxation.

Busan Citizens Park Guide Map (Korean)

Opening hours: 5:00 ~ 24:00
Location & directions
- Yeonji-dong (Heading toward Busan National Gugak Center)
  - Take local bus No. 33, 44, 63, 83-1, or 179 and get off at Busan National Gugak Center Bus Stop.
- Buam-dong (Heading toward Busam Intersection)
  - Take local bus No. 54, 81, 88, or 133 and get off at Buam Intersection or Busan Citizens Park Bus Stop
- Bujeon-dong (Heading toward Song Sanghyeon Square)
  - Take local bus No. 1010, 31, 33, 62, 77, 87, 110-1, 129-1, 141, 5-1, 10, 20, 29, 43, 52, 57, 80, 86, 99, 103, 111, or 1002 and get off at Bujeon-dong Or Take Metro Line No. 1 to Bujeon Station and leave by Exit No. 5 or 7.
Contact: (051)850-6000
Established: May 1, 2014

Samnak Ecological Park

Samnak Ecological Park is the largest of the four ecological parks located along the left bank of the Nakdong River between Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu and Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu (Gangseo Nakdongdaegyo Bridge). The park is situated within a migratory bird sanctuary designated as Natural Monument 179 and features marshland, a site to feed migratory birds, a lawn square, wild flower beds, walking trails, bicycle paths, automobile camping site, water sports center, and outdoor exercise equipment.

Address: 1231, Nakdong-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan
Area: 7.04㎢
Directions: Sasang Station (Metro line 2), Exit 3. Walk 15 minutes towards the riverside, or get off at Gwaebeop Renecite Station (Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit), exit 1. Access the park via the connecting bridge.
Facilities: Samnak outdoor swimming pool, Gamjeon wildflower garden, Samnak marsh eco-park (June – October), bicycle rental, exercise equipment.
Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/samrakpark01 (Korean)
Phone: (051)303-0048

Eulsukdo Ecological Park

Eulsukdo Park includes two parks – Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park, located at the lower part of Eulsukdo Island and Eulsukdo Eco Park, located at the upper part of Eulsukdo Island.
You can watch a spectacular array of migratory birds in different types of marshes, including salt and freshwater marshes in the park during the winter migratory season.

Address: 1240, Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
Directions: Take metro line 1 to Hadan station and get out at exit 3 → transfer to Bus nos. 58, 58-1, 58-2 → Get off at Eulsukdo Service Area bus stop.
Facilities: Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center, Amisan Observatory at Nakdonggang Estuary, Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Wildlife Medical Center, sports park, bicycle rental stand and more.
Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/eulsukdo01 (Korean)
Phone: (051)209-2031

Maekdo Ecological Park

Maekdo Ecological Park is a natural riverside park, located along the right bank of the Nakdong River between Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu and Daejeo 2-dong (Nakdongdaegyo Bridge). The park is a Migratory Bird Sanctuary designated as Natural Monument 179.

Address: around 1200-28 bunji, Daejeo 1-dong, Gangseo-gu
Area: 2.58㎢
Directions: Take the village/neighborhood bus Gangseo 13 and get off at Maekdo Ecological Park bus stop then walk about 5 minutes toward the riverside.
Facilities: outdoor exercise equipment, soccer field, baseball field, bicycle rental, observatory deck, aquatic botanical garden, lotus field, drinking fountain, bench, bicycle rack, outdoor table, restroom and more.
Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/macdopark01 (Korean)
Phone: (051)941-9728

Daejeo Ecological Park

Daejeo Ecological Park is located along the right bank of Nakdonggang River between Gangseo Nakdongdaegyo Bridge and Gupo Nakdongganggyo Bridge. The park features wetlands, a waterway, grassland, Yuchae flowerbeds and various outdoor exercise equipment.
The Yuchae Flower Festival takes place every April in a 370,000㎡ area of Yuchae flowerbeds in the park. The park becomes one of the popular tourist attractions in Busan during the festival.

Address: 2314-11 beonji Daejeo 1-dong, Gangseo-gu
Area: 2.66㎢
Directions: Take metro line 3 to Gangseo-gu Office Station and walk toward the Gupodaegyo bridge
Facilities: Outdoor exercise equipment, bicycle rental, Yuchae flowerbeds, restroom and more.
Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/daejeopark01 (Korean)
Phone: (051)971-6011

Hwamyeong Ecological Park

Hwamyeong Ecological Park is located along the left bank of the Nakdong River between Nakdonggangdaegyo No. 2 and Daedong Hwamyeongdaegyo Bridge. The park, close to Hwamyeong New Town, has various sports facilities, including a baseball field, soccer field, tennis court, basketball court and inline skating rink for nearby residents.

Address: 1511-3, Geumgok-dong, Buk-gu
Area: 7.74㎢
Directions:
Outdoor swimming pool in the park:
Take metro line 2 to Sujeong Station. Walk about 10 minutes.
Playground and bicycle rental in the park:
Take metro line 2 to Hwamyeong Station. Walk about 10 minutes.
Facilities: bicycle rental, outdoor exercise equipment, aquatic botanical garden, lotus field, outdoor swimming pool during the summer season, water sports center, walking trail, restroom and more.
Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/hwamyungpark01 (Korean)
Phone: (051)364-4127

Children’s Park

Children’s Park is an urban nature park located on a slope between Baegyangsan Mountain and Geumjeongsan Mountain, which is a great resting place for the family. The area is home to the former Seongjigok Reservoir and provides walking trails within a dense forest.

Address: 295, Saessak-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Area: 4,947,290㎡
Walking paths in the park are open 24 hours
Free admission
Directions: Metro Line 1 or 2 Seomyeon Station (Exit 5) → transfer to Bus nos. 63, 81, 83-1, 133, 54 → get off at Children’s Park bus stop
Facilities: hills and hiking trails, gardens, a lake and streams, paid parking lot, sports equipment, Samjung ‘The Park’ Zoo (paid) and more.
Website: http://bschildpark.bisco.or.kr
Managed by: Busan Infrastructure Corporation

Yongdusan Park

The park is located on a hillside called Yongdusan in Jung-gu and has Busan Tower on the top. The 120 meter high Busan Tower is a famous landmark in Busan and loved by tourists. Busan’s unique beauty below is able to be viewed from the observatory. This park has been praised by Busan’s citizen for a long time as a tranquil downtown rest area.

Address: 37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Area: 70,812㎡
Free admission
Directions: Take Metro Line No. 1 to Jungang Station (Exit 5) and then walk about 5 minutes towards Yongdusan Park.
Facilities: Busan Tower (Paid), Octagonal Pavilion, flower clock, the bell of the citizens, statue of Yi Sun-sin, duty free shop and more.
Nearby attractions: Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, Busan Museum of Movies and more.
Website: http://yongdusanpark.bisco.or.kr/
Management Institute: Busan Infrastructure Corporation

Geumgang Park

The park is much loved by residents, located at the end of south ridge of Geumjeongsan Mountain (801 meters). It was designated as Busan Monument No. 26.

Address: 155, Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
Area: 3,096,579㎡
Free admission
Directions: Walk about 15 minutes from Oncheonjang Station (Metro line 1) to the park.
Facilities: Cable Car, Geumgang Gym, Geumgang Botanical Garden, Busan Folk Art Center, Busan Marine Natural History Museum and more
Website: https://www.bisco.or.kr/geumgangpark/(Korean)

Busan Jungang Park

The Jungang Park is located around Seodaesin-dong, Dongdaesin-dong in Seo-gu. The former Daecheong Park and Daesin Park were renewed as Jungang Park in December 2, 1986 to manage them efficiently and to provide better resting places to visitors and residents.

Address:
- (former) Daecheong Park: 187, Mangyang-ro 193beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan
- (former) Dashin Park: 37-18, Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
Area: 5,020,657㎡
Free admission
Directions: Busan Station (Metro line 1), Exit 7 → transfer to Bus no. 43 or Dongdaesin station (Metro line 1) → transfer to village/neighborhood bus Jung-gu no. 1
Facilities: Busan Independence Hall, Chunghontap Tower, Gudeok Folk Arts Center, walking paths, public parking lot and more
Website: https://www.bisco.or.kr/jungangpark/(Korean)

Hwamyeong Arboretum

Address: Around 299 (Hwamyeong-dong), Sanseong-ro, Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City
Area: 110,653㎥
Free admission
Opening hours: 09:00~18:00 (Mar. ~ Oct.), 09:00~17:00 (Nov. ~ Feb.)
※ Vehicles are allowed to enter until 1 hour prior to closing.
Closed January 1, Lunar New Year’s day, Chuseok and every Monday or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday.
Directions: (public transportation)
Hwamyeong-dong in Buk-gu direction: Metro line no. 2(exit 6 of Hwamyeong Station) ➜ village/neighborhood bus (Geumjeong-gu No. 1) ➜ Get off at Hwamyeong Aboretum bus stop

Jangjeon-dong in Geumjeong-gu (Oncheonjang) direction: express city bus(No. 203) ➜ Transfer at Geumseong-dong Community Service Center bus stop ➜ village/neighborhood bus(Geumjeong-gu No. 1) ➜ Get off at Hwamyeong Arboretum bus stop
Facilities: management building, greenhouses, forest library and amenities, etc.
Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/green/hwamyeong (Korean)

Haeundae Arboretum

The Seokdae landfill, having been used as a landfill until 1993, is being transformed into an urban style arboretum with a living forest for the co-existence of nature and humans following its ecological restoration. We would like to provide a resting space for citizens by temporarily opening the Phase 1 section of the Haeundae Arboretum.

Address: around 77, Seokdae-dong, Haeundae-gu
Project Summary:
- Area: 628, 275㎥
- Project period: 2010 – 2025
- Project details: 30 botanic gardens, eco pond, cultural and sports facilities, etc.
Free admission and parking
(the Phase 1 section of Haeundae Arboretum temporarily opened in May 2021)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Tue.-Sun.)
Closed January 1, Lunar New Year’s day, Chuseok and every Monday or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday.
Facilities: botanic gardens, herbivore zone, marsh eco park and amenities, etc.
Directions: About a 35-minute walk (about 1.5km) from Banyeo Agricultural Market station (Exit No. 2), Metro Line No. 4
Inquiry: (051)888-7131
Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/green/gcintro0401 (Korean)

Note: At the Haeundae Arboretum, opened temporarily, construction including facility maintenance is underway year-round. As such, be careful of accidents while viewing.

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