Four Aging Playgrounds Renovated in Jungnang-gu

Secured 1.2 Billion KRW in Special Grants for Children's Park Renovation Project... Installation of Various Concept Play Equipment and Creation of Guardian Rest Areas

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced that four playgrounds, which had caused inconvenience due to aging facilities, have been renovated and reopened.

The facilities are Haetsal (Myeonmok 2-dong), Kkotpiul (Sinnae 2-dong), Wonmuk (Muk 1-dong), and Hana-reum (Sinnae 2-dong) Children's Parks.

The district secured 1.2 billion KRW in special grants last year for the children's park redevelopment project, collected residents' opinions presented at community briefings, and proceeded with the design.

With construction completed in May, the previously worn playgrounds have been reborn as "safe and enjoyable neighborhood playgrounds" that satisfy not only children but also adults.

Haetsal, Kkotpiul, and Wonmuk Children's Parks were extensively renovated due to many deteriorated parts. Separate resting areas for guardians, such as sitting walls and pergolas, were created to separate spaces for children and adults. Various concept playground equipment was installed to help children's imagination and developmental growth, moving away from the previously monotonous play structures.

Hana-reum Children's Park had its old flooring newly paved to allow children to play safely.

Additionally, the playground at Gurung Neighborhood Park in Sinnae 1-dong was selected in 2020 as a creative children's playground site and is currently undergoing design to transform the aging playground into an activity-centered playground with the support of a 300 million KRW special grant from Seoul City. Somang Children's Park playground in Muk 2-dong will be newly created as a creative playground reflecting Jungnang-gu's unique sensibility through a design competition as part of the urban regeneration revitalization project.

Also, the restrooms at Junghwa-ri Children's Park, which caused discomfort due to odor in summer, and the playgrounds at Gurung Neighborhood Park in Sinnae 2-dong and Seodang Children's Park in Muk 1-dong, which threatened user safety due to aging facilities, will reopen this month with a cleaner appearance.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "The newly renovated playgrounds will be spaces where all generations, not only children but also adults, can communicate together," adding, "We will create playgrounds that consider not only design but also safety so that children, the future leaders, can grow up properly."

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