International Competition-Ready Scale... Mannal Park Artificial Climbing Wall Opening

Changwon Special City, Expecting to Offer Various Leisure Sports to Citizens

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will open the Mannal Park artificial climbing wall, capable of hosting international competitions, in August.

Since 2021, the city has invested a total of 3.2 billion KRW to create an artificial climbing wall with an area of 1,470㎡ and three floors above ground, capable of hosting international competitions, to meet the growing demand for various leisure sports and rock climbing.

Mannal Park Artificial Rock Climbing Wall.

The main facilities consist of an outdoor climbing wall for lead, speed, and bouldering competitions, and an indoor climbing wall where beginners can enjoy artificial climbing through experience and lessons.

Each facility is staffed with safety managers and equipped with an auto-belay system that automatically prevents falls, as well as shock-absorbing mats on the floor to ensure user safety.

In addition, professional instructors will be assigned so that citizens who are new to rock climbing can participate in experiences and lessons.

The facility will be operated by Changwon Sports Park and is scheduled to officially open after about a month of pilot operation starting in August. During the pilot operation period, user feedback will be collected to analyze usage and satisfaction, and programs will be operated considering not only professional climbers but also various groups and skill levels.

Park Myung-jong, head of the Green City Project Office, said, “Through the opening of the artificial climbing wall, we will provide various climbing programs so that many citizens can enjoy extreme leisure sports,” and added, “We will do our best to make it a representative attraction of Changwon Special City that citizens can visit and enjoy through safe operation of the artificial climbing wall.”

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