Jungnang-gu's First Dog Playground to Open at Bonghwasan on the 13th

736-square-meter playground with separate areas for large and medium- and small-sized dogs
24-hour access with entry authentication using pet registration information

Jungnang-gu, Seoul, will open its first playground exclusively for dogs. The district said on November 11 that it will hold an opening ceremony for the Bonghwasan Dog Playground on November 13.

The Bonghwasan Dog Park, set to open on the 13th. Photo courtesy of Jungnang-gu.

The 736-square-meter playground is located behind the Shinnae Senior Welfare Center, around 751-3 Shinnae-dong. It has separate areas for large dogs and medium- and small-sized dogs, as well as amenities including a management office and restrooms. One of its features is a barrier-free path that wheelchair users can navigate easily.

The district has operated pet family rest areas at three locations: Gyeomjae Bridge, Ihwa Bridge, and Yongma Waterfall Park. However, this is the first dedicated space where dogs can run and play freely.

The playground is open to dogs that have been registered. An entry authentication system using pet registration information will allow access 24 hours a day. Staff will be on site from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays; at other times, the playground will operate without staff. To prevent winter accidents, it will close from December through February of the following year.

The opening ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. on November 13. Resident activities will include a talent show featuring trained dogs, caricature drawing of pets, making beaded pet ID tags, and making paw-print picture frames. The district also plans to focus on safety management, including providing guidance on rules for using the playground.

District Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi said, "I hope the Bonghwasan Dog Playground will be a place where dogs can run and play freely and where their owners can relax. We will work to manage the facility and foster responsible pet culture so that pet owners and non-pet owners can treat one another considerately and enjoy the space together."

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