[Han river park] Swimming pool in Seoul
Hello, guyz!
It's June, but the weather has been really hot, which is unusual.
I saw earlier that the forecast predicts the highest temperature on June 19th to reach 36 degrees Celsius, so it seems like this summer is going to be really hot.
When the weather gets like this, it reminds me of swimming pools.
There are many water parks in Korea, but in the case of Seoul, the Han River Park outdoor swimming pool seems like a good option to consider.
Water parks are great, but if you visit during peak season, it can be super crowded. For those who prefer tanning over swimming, the Han River might be better.
So, today, I want to introduce the Han River swimming pool!
Locations: Gwangnaru, Ttukseom, Yeouido, Jamwon outdoor swimming pools
/ Nanji, Yanghwa water play area
Operating period: June 23, 2023 (Fri) - August 20, 2023 (Sun)
Operating hours: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
※ Not available for swimming during a 1-hour lunch break. Lunch break times vary by swimming pool.
Rest period: 15-minute breaks every hour. Swimming is not allowed during rest periods.
※ Follow the guidance of safety personnel and move outside the swimming pool during the 15-minute rest periods.
Han River swimming pool locations:
Admission fee
*Free for children under 5 years old (proof may be required)
Swimming pool
Adults: 5,000 won
Teenagers: 4,000 won
Children: 3,000 won
Water play area
Adults: 3,000 won
Teenagers: 2,000 won
Children: 3,000 won
Please note that children under 5 years old can enter for free, but you might have to show thier ID to prove that they are 5 or under.
There are also a few things to keep in mind.
I'll focus on more ambiguous points since there are many that is based on common sense, and they don't need to be included. Hehe.
Precautions for use
- In case of heavy rain causing flooding in the Han River Park, swimming pool operations may be temporarily suspended. Please check the notices or contact them directly by phone during heavy rain.
- During the 15-minute rest period, please follow the instructions of the safety personnel and move outside the swimming pool.
- Users must wear swimming attire and swim caps before entering the swimming pool.
- The use of rubber tubes and swimming equipment (such as inflatable rings, snorkels, etc.) is prohibited.
- Infants and children cannot enter without a guardian. (In the case of a group of infants and children, one guardian must accompany every four individuals.)
- Children and infants must be accompanied by a guardian when entering the swimming area.
- Adolescents are not allowed to use the adult pool, and infants, children, and teenagers are not allowed to use the youth pool.
- Food is allowed to be brought into the swimming pool and water play area, but alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
- Entry is strictly prohibited after consuming alcohol. One free parasol is provided per group of four people.
*This post was written based on the information from the Seoul Metropolitan Government website.