Jeongeup-si to Operate 'Youth Water Playground' Until August 20

Published 28 Jun.2023 10:32(KST)

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 28th that it will operate the ‘Jeongeupcheon Youth Water Playground (hereinafter Water Playground)’ from July 22 to August 20.

The Water Playground is a facility created using Jeongeupcheon, an ecological stream running through the city center of Jeongeup.

Jeongeup City will operate the 'Jeongeupcheon Youth Water Playground' from July 22 to August 20. <br>[Photo by Jeongeup City]

Jeongeup City will operate the 'Jeongeupcheon Youth Water Playground' from July 22 to August 20.
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

Located under the Jeongdonggyo Bridge in Sigidong in front of Jeongeup High School, the Water Playground covers an area of 3,860㎡ and features two children’s pools, an artificial waterfall, and a massage waterfall.

This year, a water slide will be installed and operated.

The opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, and admission is free. However, for the safety of users, operation may be temporarily suspended if the river water level rises due to rain or if the water quality becomes turbid.

The city has completed a preliminary water quality inspection at the Jeonbuk Health and Environment Research Institute in accordance with water quality investigation and management guidelines for the water playground area. Water quality tests will be conducted weekly during the operation period to ensure water safety.

The Water Playground is a representative summer retreat in Jeongeup that many people enjoy every year. It is especially popular among elementary, middle, and high school students on summer vacation, and its shallow depth is highly favored by parents with young children.

The city plans to install various convenience facilities such as shade structures (Mongolian tents), platforms, and separate changing rooms for men and women to make the experience more comfortable and convenient for users.

Additionally, during the opening period, 19 personnel including related public officials, dedicated public workers, water safety guards, water playground assistants, and emergency medical staff will be deployed daily to pay special attention to preventing safety accidents.

A city official said, “We will do our best to operate the facility so that citizens and tourists can safely enjoy their summer retreat.”