Mayor Bong Se-hwan: "Gwangju Central Park Will Be a Place of Rest in Citizens' Daily Lives"

Gwangju City Opens 'Central Park' Through Private Park Special Project
A Green Space the Size of 61 Soccer Fields Returns to Citizens After 33 Years
Mayor Bong Se-hwan: "We Will Develop It Into a Green Landmark in the Heart of the City"

Bong Se-hwan, Mayor of Gwangju City, expressed a strong commitment to expanding practical green spaces for citizens at the "Central Park Opening Ceremony" held on April 3.

Gwangju City held the opening ceremony of Gwangju Central Park, which was created as a private park special project, in the San 2-1 area of Gyeongan-dong on the 3rd. Provided by Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province.

During his congratulatory speech, Mayor Bong stated, "Gwangju Central Park is more than just a park; it will be a special place where citizens can enjoy rest and relaxation in their daily lives at any time." He emphasized, "We will continue to develop green infrastructure within the city to enhance the quality of life for our citizens."

The newly opened Gwangju Central Park (San 2-1, Gyeongan-dong area) was a site designated as a neighborhood park in 1993, but had remained undeveloped for a long period. To address the sunset provision for urban parks, Gwangju City introduced the "Private Park Special Project," successfully completing the project by collaborating with the private sector. As a result, over 70% of the total area of 440,000 square meters was developed as a park and donated to the city.

Bong Se-hwan, mayor of Gwangju City, delivered a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of Gwangju Central Park, created through a private park special project, in the San 2-1 area of Gyeongan-dong on the 3rd. Photo by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

Of the total project area of 440,000 square meters, 340,000 square meters have been developed into a park featuring three themed spaces: 'Aramwon', an experiential learning area; 'Solbaramwon', a citizen relaxation area; and 'Garamwon', an ecological art space.

In particular, Gwangju Central Park, which is equivalent in size to 61 soccer fields, is equipped with a variety of facilities such as the Child Growth Center, camping facilities, a reading rest area, a visitor center, a treehouse, a playground for companion dogs, a barefoot loess path, water features, and scenic rest areas. Restrooms and parking lots have also been installed for the convenience of visitors.

Additionally, to improve accessibility to the park, a total of 15 entry routes have been created. There is also a walking trail of approximately 2.5 kilometers, allowing visitors to enjoy city views from scenic rest areas.

Bong Sehwan, Mayor of Gwangju City, is inspecting the site after the opening ceremony of Gwangju Central Park, created through a private park special project, on March 3rd at San 2-1, Gyeongan-dong. Courtesy of Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The event was attended by about 200 people, including Mayor Bong Se-hwan, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, local residents, and private project operators, to commemorate the completion of the park.

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