Playing in the Water with Your Dog and Han River View... 'Gaesuyokjang' Opened in Ttukseom

Ttukseom Hangang Park Dog Swimming Pool Opens on the 2nd
Trial Operation Until the 24th... Free Admission

Seoul City has opened a public swimming pool for companion dogs at Ttukseom Hangang Park in response to the era of 10 million companion dog owners. Since its opening on the 2nd, the pet swimming pool has been bustling with owners and their dogs cooling off from the heat.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, a mixed-breed dog named 'Bada' was rolling on the ground and drying off at the Ttukseom Hangang Park companion dog swimming pool. The owner, Lee Jun-seok (34), told Yonhap News, "I came here after seeing the banner while walking near my house," adding, "I will keep coming whenever I have time."

Around 3 p.m. that day, there were about 40 dog owners at the swimming pool. Some enjoyed playing in the water with their dogs, while others were filming their pets with smartphones.

On the morning of the 3rd, dogs are enjoying time with their owners at the dog swimming pool in Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

The companion dog swimming pool opened on the 2nd. It was created by installing a temporary pool, and convenience facilities such as parasols, chairs, a dog bathing area, a dryer booth, changing rooms, and showers were installed.

Dog owners generally expressed satisfaction with the pool's operation. Kim Hee-jung (56), who came from Incheon with her Welsh Corgi 'Jopanda,' said, "I visit companion dog swimming pools every summer, but the affordable places charge about 15,000 won for dogs and 10,000 won for people, so going with the family easily exceeds 50,000 won," adding, "It's great to enjoy water play and ball games for free."

Oh Da-young (21), who visited with her Shetland Sheepdog 'Ollie,' said, "It has been so hot this summer that Ollie didn’t want to go for walks and gained weight," adding, "Although Ollie usually enjoys playing in the bathtub, I couldn’t take him to a swimming pool before, so I was very happy to hear about the opening of the companion dog swimming pool."

On the morning of the 3rd, dogs are enjoying time with their owners at the dog swimming pool in Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, the companion dog swimming pool will operate without breaks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the 24th. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis without separate reservations. However, only dogs that have completed animal registration and rabies vaccination are allowed to enter, and entry is restricted for dangerous dogs, dogs with diseases, or dogs in heat.

To prevent conflicts and accidents between dogs, small and medium-sized dogs and large dogs are allowed entry on different days. Based on the dog's height, small and medium-sized dogs under 40 cm can enter on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while large dogs can enter on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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