Dobong-gu Elderly Residents Protect the Park

Providing Jobs for Local Seniors During Difficult COVID-19 Times... Encouraging Outdoor Activities to Promote Health and Social Interaction

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) will carry out the 2021 Park Keeper Project.

The Park Keeper Project is a representative senior employment program in which local seniors participate in park management jobs to revitalize the local economy and raise awareness of the surrounding environment.

This year, Dobong-gu's Park Keeper Project targets a total of 78 locations, including village yards, public open spaces, children's parks, neighborhood parks, and other rest areas, with about 100 seniors participating.

Starting from January 4, the park keepers will clean rest areas and green spaces, inspect park facilities for damage, and guide and report improper users such as homeless people, and those drinking, smoking, or making loud noises.

For this year, Dobong-gu plans to proceed with a customized management method reflecting last year's project results, where small green spaces including village yards will be managed by individual participants, and children's parks focused on playground facilities will be managed by senior centers.

Through the Park Keeper Project, the district expects that seniors living near parks will directly protect and manage parks near their homes, fostering harmony among neighbors and increasing residents' local participation. It will also provide a beneficial opportunity to earn economic income during the COVID-19 period and supplement the lack of outdoor activities.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu said, "Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the launch ceremony could not be held this year, but I thank many seniors for stepping up for our community," and added, "Please be sure to follow the quarantine rules according to the pre-education while working."

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