In 2023, the 'Water Sports Integrated Center' Will Be Established at Nanji Hangang Park

Activation and Expansion of Water Leisure in Urban Areas... Opening in the First Half of 2023
Equipped with a 'Shared Mooring Dock' for General Citizens to Dock Water Leisure Equipment and Functions for Water Leisure Education and Experience

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government is creating the Han River’s largest “Water Leisure Integrated Center” at Nanji Hangang Park, where more than 220 water leisure vessels such as canoes, kayaks, and boats can be docked.

On the 20th, Seoul announced plans to officially open the Water Leisure Integrated Center with educational and experiential functions at Nanji Hangang Park in the first half of 2023. The integrated center will include a “public mooring area” on both land and water that can be used by general citizens who own water leisure vessels. The mooring area serves as a parking space for vessels and other water leisure equipment.

With the increasing number of citizens enjoying water leisure activities, Seoul aims to revitalize urban water leisure and expand the base of water sports as a new recreational option in the post-COVID-19 era. Given the rich tourism resources around Nanji Hangang Park, such as World Cup Park and Nanji Camping Site, and improved accessibility through the recently opened World Cup Bridge in September, Nanji Hangang Park is expected to become a premier personal water leisure destination in the Gangseo area.

The integrated center will be established near the lawn plaza of Nanji Hangang Park. Covering an area of 1,227㎡, it will consist of water and land mooring areas capable of storing and docking about 220 vessels, along with a floating breakwater to ensure safety.

Seoul is currently conducting foundational pile work for facility installation at Nanji Hangang Park. In subsequent phases, assembled water facilities will be moved and installed, followed by electrical and communication work to complete the construction by December next month. The center is planned to be available for public use in the first half of 2023.

Hwang In-sik, head of the Han River Project Headquarters at Seoul City, said, “By establishing the ‘Water Leisure Integrated Center’ at Nanji Hangang Park, which previously lacked sufficient water leisure infrastructure, we aim to revitalize urban water leisure and further position the Han River as the center of water leisure in South Korea. We will do our best to actively discover personal leisure activities that can be enjoyed in the post-COVID-19 era and bring vitality to the daily lives of our citizens.”

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