Seoul Children's Grand Park
Address
216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Country
south korea
Opening Hours
Open daily 05:00–22:00 (rides and zoo: 09:00–18:00)
Popularity
**🎡 Seoul's Free Family Park | Zoo + Rides Since 1975** - **Free park entry** – Only zoo and rides charge separately - **Central Seoul location** directly on Subway Line 5 - **Zoo, rides, botanical garden, and forest** all in one central park - **Beloved institution** for Seoul families across multiple generations since 1975 - **Affordable full-day family outing** in the heart of the capital
Seoul's Free Family Park with Zoo and Amusement Rides
Seoul Children's Grand Park (서울어린이대공원) is a large public park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, that has been a beloved family destination since opening on Children's Day 1975. The park combines free-access gardens and walking trails with a zoo and a paid amusement park, and is one of the most visited family destinations in central Seoul.
🎡 Amusement Park
The paid rides area features:
- Roller coasters and thrill rides for teens and adults
- Family carousel and Ferris wheel
- Water rides and bumper cars
- Kids' rides including train, spinning cups, and gentle attractions
- Seasonal events with themed decorations
🦁 Zoo
- Marine Animal House – Seals, otters, and aquatic animals
- Small Animal Village – Guinea pigs, rabbits, and pettable animals for young children
- African and Asian wildlife including big cats, primates, and large herbivores
- Parrot Village – Colourful tropical birds
🌿 Park & Gardens
- 62% of the park is greenery – Forests, gardens, and meadows dominate the space
- Botanical garden with tropical greenhouse
- Picnic areas and walking trails through natural forest
- Cheonggyecheon Stream nearby for additional walks
🌟 Why Visit
- Free entry to the park itself – Only rides and zoo charge admission
- Central Seoul location – Gwangjin District on Subway Line 5 (Children's Grand Park Station)
- Family institution loved by Seoul families since 1975
- Zoo + rides + nature – A complete family day without leaving the city
- Affordable – One of Seoul's best-value family outings