Enjoy Hangang Swimming Pools at Night... Attracting 150,000 Visitors

Surge in Visitors to Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Other Pools

"Ice Bath" Events, Live Performances, and More

Filtration System Replacement Ensures Water Quality Standards

Hangang swimming pools, which have emerged as a top summer destination in Seoul, have begun nighttime operations and are seeing a surge in visitors. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it is focusing on preventing safety accidents and managing water quality.

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on July 16, a total of 149,988 people visited the Hangang swimming pools and water parks during the 26 days since opening, from June 19 to July 14.

View of Ttukseom Hangang Swimming Pool. Seoul City

Ttukseom Swimming Pool attracted the highest number of visitors, with 50,819 people using the facility, a 29% increase compared to the previous year. Yeouido Swimming Pool saw 49,048 visitors, up 37% year-on-year. Gwangnaru began new operations in 2026 and recorded 17,398 visitors. Jamsil Swimming Pool had 17,757 visitors, a decrease of 16% compared to last year, but this did not affect the overall trend. Nanjido and Yanghwa pools also maintained steady demand, with 9,299 and 5,667 visitors, respectively. Since July 3, Ttukseom and Yeouido swimming pools, as well as Jamsil and Nanjido water parks, have also been operating at night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The admission fees for swimming pools are 3,000 won for children, 4,000 won for teenagers, and 5,000 won for adults. For water parks, the fees are 1,000 won for children, 2,000 won for teenagers, and 3,000 won for adults. Children under six years old can enter for free. Each ticket allows all-day access.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is also planning to operate special programs for a more enjoyable summer experience at Hangang swimming pools and water parks. At Ttukseom and Yeouido swimming pools, which draw the largest crowds, an “Ice Bath (Cold Pool) Event” will be held starting July 18 on weekends and public holidays. Ice will be put into mobile pools to help visitors beat the heat.

There will also be performances for nighttime visitors. Ttukseom and Yeouido swimming pools will feature busking performances during July and August. Nanjido water park will hold “Hangang Music Pondang,” a water music concert, on August 1 and 2. Jamsil water park will host “Hangang Eolssu Pondang” on August 8 and 9, featuring thrilling tightrope walking experiences and performances by renowned masters.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is making efforts to prevent safety accidents and provide a pleasant environment for visitors at the Hangang swimming pools and water parks. For the first time this year, 136 CCTV cameras were installed at six swimming pools and water parks for real-time video monitoring and to establish a rapid response system in case of emergencies. These cameras can detect dangerous situations, such as when a guest enters a restricted pool area during break time, and trigger warning screens and alarms on the monitors of control room staff to help prevent accidents.

The city government will analyze the results of CCTV operations this year and make improvements to address any deficiencies. It also plans to enhance object detection capabilities through program upgrades. In the future, the introduction of a system in which CCTV-detected dangers are immediately and automatically communicated to individual managers, safety personnel, and relevant agencies such as fire departments and police is under consideration.

To ensure a pleasant water environment, all 37 water filtration units at Hangang swimming pools were fully replaced over four years, starting in 2022. During the operating period, daily water quality checks for turbidity, free residual chlorine (disinfectant), and pH (acidity) are performed by special inspection teams. Park Jinyoung, Head of the Future Hangang Headquarters at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, stated, “The nighttime swimming pools have become a new leisure space for citizens during hot summer nights and are receiving great responses,” and added, “Seoul will continue to strengthen safety management, convenience facilities, and water quality, so that more citizens can enjoy the Hangang nightlife.”

View of Yeouido Hangang Swimming Pool. Seoul Metropolitan Government

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