Jongno-gu 'Visiting Our Neighborhood Playground' Operation

Children's Day festival at Sanmaru Playground. (Photo by Jongno-gu Office)

Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) is operating the "Visiting Our Neighborhood Playground" program from this month until December as part of the initiative to make Jongno a better place to raise children. This leisure program is being introduced for the first time this year to support children who find it difficult to visit playgrounds due to distance or seasonal reasons.

Child play activity leaders will visit childcare institutions and social welfare facilities with young children or lower-grade elementary students within the district to lead activities such as "experiential theater play," "craft and drawing activities," and "nature-friendly play experiences." Reflecting the characteristics of outdoor playgrounds, the program is based on nature-friendly experiences using insects, plants, and more.

Jongno-gu operates year-round play programs centered around nine neighborhood playgrounds, including Chang-i Playground, Sungin Playground, Waryong Children's Playground, and Sanmaru Playground, which was honored with the Presidential Award at the 2019 National Land Competition.

At Sanmaru Playground, various traditional play programs such as jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking) and tuho throwing are conducted with play instructors. Elementary school upper-grade children interested in joining the Sanmaru Play Planning Group can apply on a first-come, first-served basis until March 5. Participants will visit nearby historical and cultural heritage sites, share their impressions, and create a book documenting their activities.

For the playground program schedule, please refer to the Sanmaru Playground blog or contact the Urban Greenery Division Park Management Team by phone.

Additionally, Jongno-gu is planning various playground-related events for children and families. In May, during Family Month, a Children's Day festival will be held; during summer vacation, a temporary water play area will be set up; and various special programs are planned for the year-end and New Year period.

Jongno-gu stated, "We will expand and operate various play education programs that any child in Jongno-gu can enjoy for free."

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