No matter how enjoyable city life can be, the hustle and bustle can get tiring sometimes. Luckily, you don’t have to leave the city to have a memorable trip with your family. There are hundreds of city parks all over Seoul that offer a great sanctuary with easy accessibility and convenient facilities like swimming pools, bike paths, and even campgrounds. Read on to learn about five major parks to choose from in the Seoul Metropolitan Area.

☞ Getting there: Subway line 6, World Cup Stadium, exit 1; walk 220 meters to the south
☞ Admission: Free admission
☞ Tel: 02) 300-5500~2 (Korean)
☞ World Cup Park
☞ Official site of World Cup Park (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
☞ Official site of Nanji Camp (Korean)
*Camping : Nanji Camp (Open year-round)
Nanji Campground is located inside Nanji Hangang Park near the World Cup Stadium and is connected to Noeul Park and Haneul Park by a bridge over Jayu-ro Road. Divided into picnic and camping areas, Nanji is a great place to spend the day or spend a night. The picnic area can be used for barbequing, and costs 3,750 won per person, no reservation required. Campers can bring their own tents or use the ones provided there, however reservations must be made at least one month in advance, especially during high season weekends from May to October. There is a natural lawn baseball field and a wading pool

☞ World Cup Stadium ? Nanji camp: about 2 kilometers (shuttle bus available)
☞ Reservation and information: 02-304-0061~3 (Hours: 10:00-19:00, lunch time: 13:00-13:30 / (Korean))
☞ Hours: From 11am to 10am the next day (* visitors are required to wear a wristband (bracelet) until leaving the camp.)
※ Free rental of tables on a first-come, first-served basis (tables available in limited numbers)
☞ Admission / Tent rental
Picnic area - 3,750 won per person (2,000 won for ages 5-7, free for infants 4 or less)
Overnight camping ? Self-tent area 15,000 won for up to four persons
- Family tent area 28,000-112,500 won (depending on number of persons)
☞ Rental fees: grill 6,000 - 25,000 won, other items 1,000 - 20,000 won
※ Charcoal, gridiron, scissors, tongs available for purchase at the store
☞ Family facilities and services:
1) Stroller rental (free): Nanji Information Center in Hangang Park (09:00-18:00)
2) Women-only rest area: Nursing and make-up room (next to camp site)
☞ Nanji Hangang Ecological Park 02) 306-0276 (Korean)