Osan City Water Playgrounds Open Early Amidst Heatwave

Osan City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has accelerated the opening of its public water play facilities in response to an unusually early and intense heatwave. The city announced on May 31 that eight water play areas, originally slated to open mid-June, will now open in stages.

Three of the most popular locations, Malgeumteo Park, Araetdeul Park, and Busanjin 2nd Children's Park, began operations on May 23. The water play area at Osan City Hall opened on May 30. Other parks, including Cheonghoje 2nd Children's Park, Majungsup Park, and Osancheon Saekmul Water Playground, are scheduled to open on June 6. The Jukmi Sports Park's water facility will open on June 13, following the completion of renovation work.

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Due to the heatwave arriving earlier than usual, we have opened the water play areas early so that citizens can spend the summer more coolly and safely.

All water play facilities are set to operate until August 23. During the off-peak season, they will be open only on weekends. However, to accommodate summer vacationers, the facilities will operate daily from July 28 to August 16, except for Mondays. Special operating days include July 17 (Jeheonjeol, Constitution Day) and August 17 (a substitute holiday for Gwangbokjeol, Liberation Day).

Osan City has completed safety inspections, water quality tests, and maintenance of amenities in preparation for the openings. Regular safety and hygiene checks will continue throughout the operating period, with lifeguards stationed to ensure visitor safety. A city official expressed hope that residents can enjoy a cool and safe summer by taking advantage of the early openings.

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We hope that families will visit the nearby water play facilities and make happy memories.