Mapo-gu to Open Six Children's Water Playgrounds... Opening on the 25th

The Mapo District Office in Seoul (headed by Mayor Yoo Donggyun) announced on July 16 that it will operate the "2026 Mapo Children's Water Playground" from July 25 to August 16, allowing children to enjoy water activities in the city during summer vacation.

Children are playing in the water playground set up last year at Mapo-gu Civic Plaza. Provided by Mapo-gu.

This program, hosted and organized by the Mapo District Sports Association, was established to bridge the gap in sports activities during the summer and to provide a safe environment for water play.

The water playgrounds will be set up in six locations: Mapo-gu Civic Plaza, the plaza in front of Exit 6 of Hongdae Entrance Station, Hapjeong-dong Rest Area, Mapo Saebit Cultural Forest, Mapo Art Center Plaza, and Dohwa Small Park. Each venue will offer air pools and water slides, as well as convenience facilities such as changing rooms, shaded areas, and parasols.

The facilities are open to children aged 13 and under, and admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue with no advance registration or usage fee required. However, children aged 7 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Operating hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a facility inspection break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additionally, after every 50 minutes of operation, there will be a 10-minute break, and the venues will be closed every Monday for regular maintenance.

Each water playground will have at least four safety personnel, with plans to operate booths for medical support and to provide first aid supplies, ensuring a comprehensive safety management system. For more information, the Mapo District Sports Association can be contacted for guidance.

Mayor Yoo Donggyun stated, "I hope children can create special summer memories with their families while playing and having fun close to home," adding, "We will continue to expand environments where children can enjoy a variety of physical activities in their daily lives."

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