Parks Become Water Parks: Eunpyeong District Operates 6 Water Playgrounds
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Eunpyeong District in Seoul will operate six water playgrounds starting July 4.
- The facilities will be open until August 30, with daily operation during school summer vacation.
- The district emphasizes safety with daily water changes, bi-weekly testing, and trained lifeguards.
Eunpyeong District is transforming local parks into water parks for residents this summer. Six water playgrounds will open on July 4, offering a refreshing escape close to home. These facilities will operate on weekends until August 30, extending to daily openings from July 25 to August 17 to accommodate the school summer break. Mondays are reserved for maintenance and safety checks.
The playgrounds will operate from noon to 5 p.m., with a 10-minute break every 50 minutes to ensure continuous safety and facility upkeep. Children under seven must be accompanied by a guardian. The district is committed to maintaining high hygiene standards, with daily replacement of tap water and bi-weekly water quality tests. Additionally, at least two trained lifeguards will be on duty at all times to enhance safety measures.
Eunpyeong District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung stated, "We will do our best to ensure hygiene and safety so that children and families can spend a cool and safe summer in nearby parks." The district advises residents to check the Eunpyeong District Office website for the most up-to-date operating schedules and any potential changes due to weather conditions.
We will do our best to ensure hygiene and safety so that children and families can spend a cool and safe summer in nearby parks.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.