Seo-gu Facilities Management Corporation Opens Pool Free on Senior Citizens' Day, Draws "Positive Response"

Two hours of free pool access for seniors aged 65 and older
Considering free access to more facilities, including the gym

Gwangju Seo-gu Facilities Management Corporation recently opened the swimming pool at Sangmu National Sports Center free of charge to seniors aged 65 and older to mark Senior Citizens' Day. The corporation is considering using the event as a stepping stone to expand the facilities available for free use, including the gym, and extend operating hours.

According to Gwangju Seo-gu Facilities Management Corporation, the free admission was arranged to increase opportunities for seniors in the district to participate in recreational sports. Each eligible person could use the swimming pool for two hours.

Gwangju Seo-gu Facilities Management Corporation is reviewing whether to extend the initiative to several other facilities after recently opening the swimming pool at Sangmu National Sports Center free of charge to people aged 65 and older for Senior Citizens' Day. Provided by Gwangju Seo-gu Facilities Management Corporation.

The corporation scheduled the event to avoid the early morning and evening hours, when regular members are most likely to use the facilities. It also placed more notices in prominent locations inside and outside the center and provided guidance to visitors on site. According to the corporation, there were no safety incidents during the event.

The corporation said it viewed positively the fact that participating seniors were able to use the pool without paying, and that they had asked for the event to continue. It plans to gather feedback, including seniors' demand for the facilities, and consider whether to expand free admission in the future.

A corporation official said, "We will look into opening other facilities, such as the gym, free of charge and extending operating hours to reduce the burden of using the facilities, including the requirements for swimming pool attire."

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