GuidesParks and recreation areas
Where are Daegu's parks and recreation areas, and can you park there?
The site lists 47 parks and recreation areas in Daegu.
Dong-gu has 12, Dalseo-gu 10, Buk-gu and Dalseong-gun 6 each, Seo-gu 4, Jung-gu and Suseong-gu 3 each, Gunwi-gun 2 and Nam-gu 1. 41 have the opening-hours value 'always open', and 34 list the fee as 'free'. Parking is available at 39 places, and at 4 of them (Yulha Sports Park, Haemaji Park, Gangjeonggoryeongbo Weir and Iryeon Park) parking is free. Gyeongsanggamyeong Park and Dongdaegu Station Plaza charge for parking. 8 places, including Sinam Park, Seogu Green Way, Igok Rose Park and Hosan Park, have no parking.
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41 of the 47 are always open, and 6 have set opening hours
- In the Korea Tourism Organization classification, 47 places on this site are city parks, neighborhood parks or recreation areas.
- 41 of them have the opening-hours value 'always open'.
- 6 have set opening hours.
- Dalseong Park is open 05:00–21:00, and Sinam National Martyrs Park is open 07:00–21:00.
- Seonwon Park is open 10:00–17:30 (preparation time 12:00–13:00).
- Seojae Culture and Sports Center in Dalseong-gun is open 06:00–21:00 on weekdays and 06:00–18:00 on weekends.
- Wicheon Waterside Theme Park in Gunwi-gun is open 09:00–18:00 for the park and from 14:00 to 12:00 the next day for the campground.
- The opening-hours value for Hwawon Park in Dalseong-gun does not give its times in a complete form, so call before visiting.
- 44 places are also open on Monday.
- Suseongmot Pond Recreation Area is open every day of the year, but its media art music fountain is closed every Monday.
- At Suseong Family Park, only the park golf course is closed on Monday.
- Hwawon Park has no closed-day value.
- Seojae Culture and Sports Center is closed every Sunday.
- 34 places list the fee as 'free'.
- The auto campground at Wicheon Waterside Theme Park costs 25,000 won on weekdays and 30,000 won on weekends.
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- Dalseong ParkHours 05:00–21:00
Parking is available at 39 places, and 4 list it as free
- 38 places have the parking value 'available'.
- Of these, 4 list parking as free: Yulha Sports Park and Haemaji Park in Dong-gu, Gangjeonggoryeongbo Weir in Dalseong-gun and Iryeon Park in Gunwi-gun.
- 2 list a parking fee.
- At Gyeongsanggamyeong Park in Jung-gu, it is 1,000 won for the first 30 minutes and 600 won for every 10 minutes after that.
- The parking lot of Dongdaegu Station Plaza in Dong-gu holds 56 vehicles and costs 1,000 won for 30 minutes.
- Seojae Culture and Sports Center in Dalseong-gun lists a parking lot of 138 vehicles in total, and the other 31 list parking only as 'available'.
- Hwawon Park in Dalseong-gun lists the parking value 'yes'.
- 8 places have no parking: Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site Park, Sinam Park, Gamsammot Park, Seogu Green Way, Hamji Neighborhood Park, Daegu Daepyo Urban Forest, Igok Rose Park and Hosan Park.
Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site Park
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- Yulha Sports ParkHours Always open
- Haemaji ParkHours Always open
- Gangjeonggoryeongbo WeirHours Always open
- Iryeon ParkClosed days Open year-round
- Gyeongsanggamyeong ParkHours Always open
- Dongdaegu Station PlazaHours Always open
- Seojae Culture and Sports CenterClosed days Every Sunday
- Hwawon ParkHours 06:00:21:00
- Sinam ParkHours Always open
- Seogu Green WayClosed days Open year-round
- Igok Rose ParkHours Always open
- Hosan ParkHours Always open
Jung-gu 3, Nam-gu 1, Seo-gu 4: parks in the middle of the city and Seogu Green Way
- Jung-gu has Gyeongsanggamyeong Park (Pojeong-dong), where Seonhwadang and Jingcheonggak remain on the site of the Joseon-era Gyeongsanggamyeong. It also has National Debt Repayment Movement Memorial Park (Dongin-dong 2-ga), with the Dalgubeol Great Bell, and Dalseong Park (Dalseong-dong), with a zoo.
- Nam-gu has 1 park, Apsan Ppallaeteo Park, which recreates an old laundry spot at the foot of Apsan.
- You see the sun set from the sunset observatory in the park.
- Seo-gu has Gamsammot Park (Naedang-dong) with tennis courts, Sangni Park (Jungni-dong) with a wide plaza and lawn, Seogu Green Way (Jungni-dong), a 7 km round-trip path lined with themed gardens, and Ihyeon Park (Ihyeon-dong), where hydrangeas bloom.
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- Seogu Green WayClosed days Open year-round
- Gyeongsanggamyeong ParkHours Always open
- National Debt Repayment Movement Memorial ParkHours Always open
- Dalseong ParkHours 05:00–21:00
- Gamsammot ParkHours Always open
Dong-gu has 12: 3 in Hyomok-dong along the Geumho River, and parks toward Palgongsan and the Sinseo Innovation City
- Dong-gu has the most with 12, and 3 of them are grouped in Hyomok-dong along the Geumho River.
- Ayang Bridge and Haemaji Bridge cross Dongchon Recreation Area.
- From the octagonal pavilion of Haemaji Park you look down on the Geumho River and the Ayang Railway Track.
- Mangudang Park has a statue of Gwak Jae-u, the Mangudang Memorial Hall and the pavilion Yeongnamjeilgwan.
- Toward Palgongsan are Palgongsan Fountain Plaza (Yongsu-dong), the center of the cherry blossom festival, and Bongmu Park (Bongmu-dong), which has a campground beside Dansanji Pond.
- The Sinseo Innovation City has Songhoji Park (Sangmae-dong), Sinseo Jungang Park (Sinseo-dong), which has Gohyang Hall, and Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site Park (Dongnae-dong), where dolmens and stone-cist tombs have been moved.
- Dongdaegu Station Plaza, Sinam Park and Sinam National Martyrs Park are in Sinam-dong, and Yulha Sports Park is in Yulha-dong.
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- Haemaji ParkHours Always open
- Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site ParkHours Always open
- Dongdaegu Station PlazaHours Always open
- Sinam ParkHours Always open
- Sinam National Martyrs ParkHours 07:00–21:00
- Yulha Sports ParkHours Always open
Buk-gu 6, Suseong-gu 3 and Dalseo-gu 10
- Buk-gu has Gonghanggyo Riverside Park (Bokhyeon-dong) on the riverside of the Geumho River. It also has Kkotbora Park, a cherry blossom road along Sincheondong-ro, and Yeonam Park, which has a water play area and a toddler forest experience area (Sangyeok-dong).
- At the foot of Hamjisan are Otgol Park, Unamji Waterside Park and Hamji Neighborhood Park (Guam-dong).
- Suseong-gu has Suseongmot Pond Recreation Area and Suseongmot Sanghwa Park (Dusan-dong) around Suseongmot Pond, and Suseong Family Park (Gomo-dong), which has barbecue facilities and a park golf course.
- Of the 10 in Dalseo-gu, Daegu Duryu Park and Daegu Daepyo Urban Forest (Seongdang-dong) and Duryu Water Purification Plant Former Site (Duryu-dong) are in the Duryu Park area.
- Toward Waryongsan Mountain are Baesil Wedding Park (Igok-dong) and Seonwon Park (Yongsan-dong), which has a children's forest playground.
- The others are Wolgok History Park (Sangin-dong), Wolgwang Waterside Park (Dowon-dong), which has a music fountain, Igok Rose Park (Igok-dong), which has a rose garden, Horimgang Naru Park (Daecheon-dong), and Hosan Park (Hosan-dong), which has a metasequoia path.
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- Hamji Neighborhood ParkHours Always open
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- Suseong Family ParkHours Always open
- Daegu Daepyo Urban ForestHours Always open
- Seonwon ParkHours 10:00–17:30
- Igok Rose ParkHours Always open
- Hosan ParkHours Always open
Dalseong-gun 6 and Gunwi-gun 2: parks along the Nakdong River, Ogyeonji Pond, Wicheon Stream and Gunwi Dam
- Of the 6 in Dalseong-gun, Gangjeonggoryeongbo Weir and Seojae Culture and Sports Center are in Dasa-eup, Dalseong Noeul Park is in Nongong-eup, and Hwawon Park is in Hwawon-eup.
- Gangjeonggoryeongbo Weir and Dalseong Noeul Park are on the Nakdong River.
- At Hwawon Park you can see views of both the Nakdong River and the Geumho River. It has an observatory on the site of an old beacon tower, and the Dalseong-gun Office runs duck electric cars and a picnic area.
- Ogyeonji Songhae Park in Okpo-eup has a deck path around Ogyeonji Pond and the Baengnyeon Sujung Bridge.
- Technopolis Jungang Park in Yuga-eup has a deck path over a pond and a fountain that is lit at night.
- Gunwi-gun has 2: Wicheon Waterside Theme Park (Hyoryeong-myeon), which has a campground with 38 zones beside Wicheon Stream, and Iryeon Park (Samgugyusa-myeon), which has Iryeon Waterfall below Gunwi Dam.
- Cooking and camping in the park are prohibited at Iryeon Park, and camping and cooking are also prohibited at Dalseong Noeul Park.
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- Gangjeonggoryeongbo WeirHours Always open
- Seojae Culture and Sports CenterClosed days Every Sunday
- Hwawon ParkHours 06:00:21:00
- Wicheon Waterside Theme ParkHours Park 09:00–18:00
- Iryeon ParkClosed days Open year-round
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At 99 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Pojeong-dong, this park was laid out in 1970 on the site of the Joseon-era Gyeongsanggamyeong. Seonhwadang, Jingcheonggak and 29 stelae honoring officials remain. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking costs 1,000 won for the first 30 minutes and 600 won for every 10 minutes after that.
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National Debt Repayment Movement Memorial Park
At 670 Gukchaebosang-ro, Dongin-dong 2-ga, this park honors the National Debt Repayment Movement that began in Daegu in 1907. It has the Dalgubeol Great Bell, its bell pavilion and a path lined with poem and quotation monuments. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Dalseong-dong, this park is named after Dalseong, the old earthen fortress. You can see deer, ostriches, seals and tigers at its zoo and walk the paths around it. It is open 05:00–21:00 every day of the year and free to enter, and parking is available.
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At 550 Dongdaegu-ro, Sinam-dong, this plaza in front of Dongdaegu Station was completed in October 2017. It has the Colorful Garden, a media wall and floor fountains. It is always open and free to enter. The plaza parking lot holds 56 vehicles and costs 1,000 won for 30 minutes.
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This recreation area on the Geumho River in Hyomok-dong is crossed by Ayang Bridge and Haemaji Bridge. It has a pleasure boat landing and an indoor roller skating rink. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available.
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Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site Park
In Dongnae-dong, Donghoseodang, which grew out of Dongho Shrine honoring the volunteer army leader Hwang Gyeong-rim, adjoins a historic site park. The park holds dolmens and stone-cist tombs that were excavated from the Sinseo Innovation City housing site and moved here. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
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In Hyomok-dong, this park honors General Gwak Jae-u, known as Honguijanggun. It has his statue and the Mangudang Memorial Hall. Yeongnamjeilgwan, which was the south gate of Daegu Eupseong Fortress, was moved here and rebuilt in 1980. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 66 Palgong-ro 50-gil, Bongmu-dong, this park was built at the foot of Palgongsan in October 1992. It has a walking path around Dansanji Pond, a campground and children's play facilities. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 167 Yulam-ro, Sangmae-dong, this park has a walking path around Songhoji, a small pond in the Sinseo Innovation City. The path has observation and viewing decks, and there is a lawn plaza. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 117 Dongnae-ro, Sinseo-dong, this park has a pond in the middle, with a soccer field, a futsal court, an outdoor stage and a children's playground. Gohyang Hall (275 m²), built in June 2017, shows materials on the 9 villages that were lost to the Innovation City. It is always open and open every day of the year, and parking is available.
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At 51 Keungogae-ro, Sinam-dong, this neighborhood park on a low hill has Dongbu Library, a baseball field and tennis courts inside it. It also has a cherry blossom path and a water play area that opened in June 2016. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
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At 278 Geumhogangbyeon-ro, Yulha-dong, this sports park has a soccer field, a basketball court, a badminton court and a walking path. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is free.
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In Yongsu-dong, this plaza is the venue of the Palgongsan cherry blossom festival held every spring. A direct-sale market for local specialties opens during the festival. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Hyomok-dong, this park has an octagonal pavilion that looks down on the Geumho River, the Ayang Railway Track and Haemaji Bridge. A sunrise event is held every January 1, and you can walk the lit path at night. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is free.
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At 33 Dongbuk-ro 71-gil, Sinam-dong, this national cemetery holds only independence activists with merit, and 52 patriotic martyrs rest here. It is open 07:00–21:00 every day of the year. Viewing is free, and parking is available.
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At 43 Seodaegu-ro 3-gil, Naedang-dong, this neighborhood park covers 16,332 m². It has a tennis facility with 6 courts, a walking path and exercise equipment. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
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In Jungni-dong, this park has a 4,900 m² plaza and a 4,175 m² lawn at the entrance, and soccer and foot volleyball fields on the right. People ride inline skates or bicycles on the plaza. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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Around 343 Dangsan-ro, Jungni-dong, this 7 km round-trip path passes themed gardens in turn, such as a rose garden, a rock garden, a lily garden and a maple garden. Roses bloom in May and June, and lilies and lilyturf bloom in July and August. It is always open and open every day of the year, but parking is not available.
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At 403 Dangsan-ro, Ihyeon-dong, this park has a lawn plaza, the Baramsori Path, a cherry tree path and a ginkgo forest path, plus a silver grass field, an ecological pond and a viewing deck. Pink and blue hydrangeas bloom in early summer. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 365 Apsansunhwan-ro, Daemyeong-dong, this park recreates an old laundry spot and has a fountain and sports facilities. From the sunset observatory in the park you see the sun set and the night view of the city. The Apsan Laundry Spot Festival is held around April and May each year. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Bokhyeon-dong, this park was made by laying lawns on the riverside of the Geumho River. A walking path and a bike path continue along the river. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Sangyeok-dong, this park lies along Sincheondong-ro next to the Daegu City Hall annex and is one of the 8 Views of Buk-gu. It has a cherry blossom tunnel and a Love Confession Path, and it is lit at night. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Sangyeok-dong, this park has a toddler forest experience area, a multipurpose field, a fountain plaza and a children's water play area that opens only in summer, all on one site. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is available.
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In Guam-dong, this park was built on land that was designated in 2001 as a construction waste treatment site before the project fell through. It has a soccer field, a multipurpose field and a lawn plaza, and it connects to the hiking trail of Hamjisan. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is available.
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In Guam-dong at the foot of Hamjisan, this waterside park was made by restoring Unamji, a reservoir that supplied water to the Chilgok fields. It is No. 3 of the 8 Views of Buk-gu. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 12 Dongam-ro 38-gil, Guam-dong, this neighborhood park has a lawn, a walking path, exercise facilities and children's play facilities. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
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Suseongmot Pond Recreation Area
In Dusan-dong, this recreation area is centered on Suseongmot Pond, which was made in 1925 to supply agricultural water and is 2,020 m around. You can ride duck boats and other boats, and use Suseong Land, which has amusement rides. The recreation area is open every day of the year, but the media art music fountain is closed every Monday. Parking is available.
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At 112 Muhak-ro, Dusan-dong, this hill park honors the poet Yi Sang-hwa. It has sculptures of the Poetry Literature Street, a lawn plaza, water features, a tennis court and a basketball court. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is available.
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At 88-40 Palhyeon-gil, Gomo-dong, this family park has children's play facilities, a picnic area, barbecue facilities and a park golf course. The park is open every day of the year and free to enter, and only the park golf course is closed on Monday. Parking is available.
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In Seongdang-dong, inside Duryu Park, this forest was made under the Wind Path Forest project. It has a maple tunnel, a metasequoia path, a red spider lily path and a deck observatory. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
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At 161 Duryugongwon-ro, Seongdang-dong, this park was built in 1977 on more than 500,000 pyeong. It has an open-air music hall, an arts and culture center, a baseball field, a swimming pool and the 83 Tower at the top of Duryusan, all in one place. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available, and forest interpretation and forest experience programs are held.
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Duryu Water Purification Plant Former Site
At 176 Dangsan-ro, Duryu-dong, this park opened in 2018 on the site of the Duryu water purification plant, which supplied tap water from 1969 to 2009. Some plant structures remain, and a free water play area opens in summer. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 68 Seonwon-ro 23-gil, Igok-dong, this park was themed on marriage proposals by Dalseo-gu in 2018. You can take photos against its sculptures, and it connects directly to the hiking trail of Waryongsan Mountain. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 203 Seonwon-ro, Yongsan-dong, this neighborhood park was built in 1997 at the foot of Waryongsan Mountain. The children's forest playground that opened in 2020 has a zip line, a suspension bridge, a cloud ladder and hammocks. It is open 10:00–17:30 (preparation time 12:00–13:00) every day of the year. There is no facility fee, and parking is available.
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At 134-9 Sangin-ro, Sangin-dong, this park is themed on the history of Wolgok-ri. Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy and the ancestral rites hall Yeollakdang are inside the park. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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At 5 Wolgok-ro, Dowon-dong, this waterside park has a music fountain in the middle, and a fountain show with added lighting is held at night. A walking path, a lawn plaza and exercise equipment surround it. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
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In Igok-dong, this neighborhood park has about 5,000 m² of its 15,000 m² laid out as a rose garden. A rose festival is held in May or so each year. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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38
In Daecheon-dong, this park has a walking path and wide green space, with children's play facilities and exercise facilities. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Not listed
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39
At 70 Dalseo-daero 109-gil, Hosan-dong, this park has more than 250 metasequoia trees lined along a walking path of about 1 km. There are three walking courses, of 1,200 m, 520 m and 400 m. It is always open and open every day of the year, but parking is not available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Not listed
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40
At 57 Gangjeongbon-gil, Dasa-eup, this weir crosses the Nakdong River. Next to it is the Diakeu cultural space, designed by Hani Rashid, with 1 basement floor and 3 floors above ground. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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41
In Ha-ri, Nongong-eup, this park is midway along the Nakdong River bicycle path, with landscape lighting at night and Dalseong Weir nearby. Pitching a tent to rest is allowed, but camping and cooking are prohibited. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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42
Seojae Culture and Sports Center
At 750 Dasa-ro, Dasa-eup, this culture and sports facility has a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a futsal court and a foot volleyball court, and offers cultural classes. It is open 06:00–21:00 on weekdays and 06:00–18:00 on weekends, and closed every Sunday. Fees differ by activity, and the parking lot holds 138 vehicles in total.
- Hours
- Weekdays 06:00–21:00Weekends 06:00–18:00
- Closed days
- Every Sunday
- Fee
- Varies by activity more
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43
In Gise-ri, Okpo-eup, this park is named after Song Hae, a broadcaster and honorary resident of Dalseong-gun. It has a deck path around Ogyeonji Pond, the Baengnyeon Sujung Bridge, the Geumdong Cave, an ice wall and an observatory. In spring you can see a cherry blossom path and tulips. The Song Hae Memorial Hall is nearby. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter, and parking is available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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44
At 58 Tekeunogongwon-ro, Yuga-eup, this waterside park was built around a pond. It has a deck path over the water and a dirt path along the pond's edge, and a lit fountain runs at night. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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45
At 40-14 Samunjin-ro 1-gil, Hwawon-eup, this hill park gives views of both the Nakdong River and the Geumho River. It has an observatory on the site of an old beacon tower, Hwawonjeong Pavilion, a lawn plaza, a wildflower complex and a small zoo. The duck electric cars run by the Dalseong-gun Office cost 2,000 won for children and 3,000 won for adults on weekdays. On weekends they cost 3,000 won for children and 4,000 won for adults. Samunjin Picnic Area costs 7,000 won–10,000 won. Parking is available. The source data does not give the opening hours in a complete form, so call 053-659-4465 before visiting.
- Hours
- 06:00:21:00
- Closed days
- Not listed
- Fee
- Child 2,000 wonDuck electric car, weekdays more
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46
At 8 Gandongyuwonji-gil, Hyoryeong-myeon, this park beside Wicheon Stream has a campground with 38 zones, plus the Sarang Bridge, a lawn plaza, an ecological pond, an outdoor performance stage and a forest trail. The park is open 09:00–18:00 and the campground from 14:00 to 12:00 the next day, every day of the year. The auto campground costs 25,000 won on weekdays and 30,000 won on weekends. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Park 09:00–18:00Campground 14:00–12:00 the next day more
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Auto campground more
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47
At 12 Hwabuk 1-gil, Samgugyusa-myeon, this park was built below Gunwi Dam. Water pours down a cliff at Iryeon Waterfall, and the water is shallow enough for water play. The park is divided into forest ecology, history and culture, and wetland ecology zones and Haeoreum Plaza. It has a wildflower garden, exercise facilities and a walking path that is easy to use with a stroller or kick scooter. Cooking and camping in the park are prohibited. It is always open and free to enter, and parking is also free.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
FAQ
Do any of Daegu's parks close at night?
Of the 47 parks and recreation areas on this site, 41 have the opening-hours value 'always open'. 6 have set opening hours. Dalseong Park is open 05:00–21:00 and Sinam National Martyrs Park is open 07:00–21:00. Seonwon Park is open 10:00–17:30 (preparation time 12:00–13:00). Seojae Culture and Sports Center is open 06:00–21:00 on weekdays and 06:00–18:00 on weekends. Wicheon Waterside Theme Park is open 09:00–18:00 for the park and from 14:00 to 12:00 the next day for the campground. The opening-hours value for Hwawon Park does not give its times in a complete form, so call before visiting.
Which parks in Daegu have no parking?
8 places have the parking value 'not available': Donghoseodang Village School and Dongho Historic Site Park, Sinam Park, Gamsammot Park, Seogu Green Way, Hamji Neighborhood Park, Daegu Daepyo Urban Forest, Igok Rose Park and Hosan Park. Parking is listed as free at 4 places: Yulha Sports Park, Haemaji Park, Gangjeonggoryeongbo Weir and Iryeon Park.
Do any facilities in Daegu's parks and recreation areas close on Monday?
Of the 47 parks and recreation areas, 44 are also open on Monday. Suseongmot Pond Recreation Area is open every day of the year, but its media art music fountain is closed every Monday. At Suseong Family Park, the park golf course is closed on Monday. Hwawon Park has no closed-day value. Seojae Culture and Sports Center is open on Monday and closed every Sunday.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI