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Soeul, South Korea
Park Guide By: Gavin JonesPhotos By: Gavin Jones
Children's Grand Park, located in the east part of Seoul, was originally created to house the mausoleum of Min Soon-Myung, the last empress of Korea. In the 1970s, the Korean government made a large amount of money and land available to develop the area into a family recreational facility. When it opened in the late 1970s, it was the largest park in Asia, being able to accommodate up to 50,000 people at any one time. The park, while not overly exciting for thrillseekers, can be a great, inexpensive way to spend a relaxing afternoon. The cost of entry to the park is usually around 1000 Korean won (around 50p) which obviously doesn't include any rides. Children's Grand Park currently consists of sports fields, walking trails, ponds and lakes, indoor and outdoor concert halls, exhibition buildings, and a zoo and animal show. Tucked away in one corner of the park is "I-Land", a small fairground style amusement park. Tickets can be bought individually, or you can buy an all inclusive wristband.
| gavin |
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Posts: 1976
Location: Wrexham. The arsehole of Wales.
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Of course Lotteworld and Everland are better, but, to be fair, the rides at this park are more of a bonus, not the main
attraction. People use this place mostly as a low-cost place to hang out with friends and family, not as a thrillseeking
destination. As an enthusiast, it's not worth travelling especially for the rides here, but if you live locally, the
park as a whole is a great way to kill a few hours.
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| rollermonkey |
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Posts: 700
Location: Great Lakes, IL
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That picture up there is a very generous rendition of this little park. The amusement section of this park was very
seedy looking during my visit earlier this year. The mouse coaster was rusty and the cars were mostly disassembled. The
rest of the rides weren't in much better condition. Do yourself a favor, go to Lotte World and Everland instead.
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