Hwaseong's Dongtan Family Pool Opens June 27 with New Attractions
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Dongtan Family Pool in Hwaseong, South Korea, will open for its second season on June 27.
- New attractions this year include a lazy river and water slides.
- The facility will operate in two sessions daily with a maximum of 850 visitors per session to ensure a comfortable experience.
Hwaseong City's Dongtan Family Pool, a large public water park located in Munhwa Park in Dongtan 1 New City, will open its doors for its second season on June 27. Operated by the Hwaseong Urban Corporation, the facility spans 19,000 square meters and attracted approximately 13,000 visitors in its inaugural year, establishing itself as a key summer destination.
This year, the park introduces a lazy river and water slides to its existing amenities, which include a 2,990-square-meter aqua pool with a depth of 0.87 meters, a children's pool, a floating river pool, and a 34-degree Celsius heated healing pool. A musical fountain called 'Forest Blue' is also featured.
The facility will operate on weekends only until July 12, transitioning to six days a week (closed Mondays) from July 14 to August 30. To manage visitor flow and maintain a pleasant environment, the park will operate in two daily sessions: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a strict limit of 850 visitors per session.
Admission fees are set at 5,000 won for adults, 4,000 won for teenagers, and 3,000 won for children and infants aged 3 to 12. Infants under two years old can enter for free. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the online reservation system. Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun emphasized the city's commitment to providing a safe and clean recreational space. "We have meticulously managed water quality and inspected facilities to ensure citizens can enjoy water play safely and comfortably in the city," he said. "We hope that with the enhanced variety of water play content, families can cool off from the heat and create joyful memories."
We have meticulously managed water quality and inspected facilities to ensure citizens can enjoy water play safely and comfortably in the city. We hope that with the enhanced variety of water play content, families can cool off from the heat and create joyful memories.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.