Jungnang District to Operate Summer Water Parks and Water Festa

Jungnang District in Seoul (District Mayor Ryu Kyungi) announced on July 28 that it has prepared a variety of water play programs for children and families to enjoy a cool summer close to home during the summer vacation.

Children playing in the water at Yongma Waterfall Park last year. Provided by Jungnang-gu.

The “2026 Jungnang Children's Water Festival” will be held at the multipurpose square in Yongma Falls Park until August 17. The facility will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a maintenance hour for facility checks and safety management from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The programs are intended for preschool children and elementary school students. Preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian to enter.

The water park features 19 water play and convenience facilities, including air pools and water slides. Fourteen staff members—including safety personnel, nurses, and site supervisors—are assigned to the site, with regular water quality management and facility inspections conducted as part of operations.

At Myeonmok Station Plaza, a “Summer Water Festa” will take place from August 8 to August 9 for preschoolers and elementary students. The event is divided into two sessions: the first from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the second from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a maintenance break from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to water slides and modular pools, there will be a variety of hands-on activities and side events.

Additionally, the district will operate the “Seoul Jungnang Water Park” on the riverside above Jangankyo Bridge and the “Sinnae and Bongsudae Park Water Playgrounds” until August 16. The “Jungnang Camping Forest Children's Water Playground” and “Our Neighborhood Floor Fountain” will be open until August 30 and August 31, respectively. An air dome-style “Jungnang Outdoor Heat Shelter” will be installed in front of Exit 2 of Junghwa Station until September 30, and outdoor spring water refrigerators, “Jungnang Ongdalsaem,” will be operated at nine parks and riverside locations, including Jungnangcheon, until August 28, as part of efforts to address the summer heat.

District Mayor Ryu Kyungi stated, “We have prepared a variety of water play programs so that children and families can spend a safe and enjoyable summer close to home without traveling far,” adding, “We will prioritize safety management to create a summer playground in the heart of the city where everyone can participate with peace of mind.”

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