Opening of 'Hatibungbung Playground' in Jung-gu, Seoul
Opening of Sindang Nuri Center 2nd Floor's First Public Indoor Playground... Offering Various Physical Play Facilities and Childcare Programs Supporting Infant and Toddler Development
[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seoyangho) announced on the 4th that it has opened 'Jung-gu Hati Bungbung Playground,' the first public indoor playground and shared childcare space in Jung-gu, on the 2nd floor of Sindang Nuri Center.
The Hati Bungbung Playground spans approximately 150 pyeong (about 496 square meters) and consists of a public indoor playground, a shared childcare space, and an outdoor terrace photo zone. It is also open on weekends to accommodate dual-income families.
The biggest feature of the indoor playground is its storytelling playground concept.
The playground facilities are designed to resemble major symbols of Jung-gu, such as Namsan and Namdaemun, creating a travel-themed experience through Jung-gu. It is composed of five play zones and 17 types of play items. Each play zone is designed in a circular structure so that children can play excitedly without getting bored and engage in active physical exercise.
Inside the playground, there are ▲ the Ttukttak Ttukttak Hanyang Fortress Play Zone, consisting of big blocks and puzzle play ▲ the Yahoo! Namsan Adventure Play Tower, inspired by Namsan and Cheonggyecheon ▲ the Eonggeum Eonggeum Namdaemun Vertical Maze ▲ the Yorijori Namdaemun Market Alley Maze ▲ and a digital sketchbook.
The indoor playground is intended for children aged 3 and above and can be enjoyed at an affordable fee of 1,000 KRW per person through advance reservation on the Jung-gu Childcare Support Center website.
Currently, due to the COVID-19 social distancing level 2.5, normal operation is difficult, but it plans to gradually resume operations once the level is lowered after the Lunar New Year.
The shared childcare space is equipped with a nursing room and a restroom exclusively for young children to enhance convenience, and a dedicated program room has been separately prepared to operate various play programs reflecting the characteristics of Jung-gu.
Additionally, the Hati Bungbung Playground strictly complies with safety inspection standards for children's play facilities, uses eco-friendly certified finishing materials, installs CCTV, and prioritizes children's safety. It also plans to create a clean playground by disinfecting more than four times a day.
Operating hours are from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, and it is closed every Monday and on legal holidays.
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Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, “Jung-gu is an urban area where there has always been a lack of places for children to run and play freely. We have opened the 2nd floor of Sindang Nuri Center as an indoor playground for infants and young children,” and added, “We will do our best to operate it so that our children can play safely and comfortably all year round.”
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