The Songpa 'Haha Hoho Olympic Water Playground' Returns Twice as Big and Twice as Fun

At Olympic Park Peace Plaza from July 27 to August 17... July 18-19 Dedicated Dog Splash Zone
More than Double the Size Compared to Last Year... New Facilities Including Extra-Large Pool and Heated Pool Introduced
Improved Operation with Two Sessions to Increase Beneficiaries... Session 1: 10 AM - 1 PM, Session 2: 2 PM - 5 PM

The ‘Haha Hoho Olympic Water Playground,’ which will ensure an exciting summer vacation for children in Songpa, is returning to the Peace Plaza in Olympic Park after one year. The scale has more than doubled compared to last year, and it will operate for 22 days from the 27th to August 17th.

Songpa-gu (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) introduced the ‘Haha Hoho Olympic Water Playground’ for the first time last year, attracting an average of 753 visitors per day over 17 days, with a total of 12,805 visitors. In an actual survey, 97% expressed satisfaction and 99% said they would revisit, showing its great popularity. Among the users, 78% were local residents, indicating a high demand for a nearby place to enjoy a light summer retreat.

Encouraged by last year’s response, the water playground to cool down the city’s scorching heat will open again at the same location this summer. Reflecting visitors’ demand for an expanded scale from the previous year, the district has made thorough preparations to accommodate more people by introducing abundant and diverse facilities and a new operation method that rivals private water playgrounds.

First, the size of the water playground has been expanded from 650㎡ to 1,550㎡, more than doubling. Centered around a giant pool that can accommodate 300 people simultaneously, a lazy river twice as long as last year’s and a pool for toddlers have been arranged to consider a wide range of ages from toddlers to upper-grade elementary students. Pedal boats, rotating tubes, and other attractions have also been installed to provide varied fun.

Additionally, a warm water pool and a sand playground without water, as well as a play bounce, have been newly introduced so children can continue playing even during rest times. As the name suggests, the water playground where children can enjoy ‘without a moment’s rest’ operates on a schedule of 45 minutes of play starting at every hour on the hour, followed by a 15-minute break.

Moreover, the district has adopted a two-shift system to encourage all visitors to leave at the end of each session, allowing more visitors to experience the water playground. This reflects feedback from last year that the unlimited usage time resulted in low turnover. The first shift runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a one-hour cleaning break, and the second shift resumes until 5 p.m.

Admission and usage are all free, and the opening status during rain is updated in real-time on ‘Naver Place,’ making it convenient to check in advance during typhoons or other weather conditions. The district ensures safety by conducting facility safety inspections before opening, regular water quality tests, and deploying safety personnel and nursing staff at all times.

Meanwhile, the district has prepared a special event in line with the era of 15 million pet owners. Utilizing the water playground facilities after the 22-day operation, a ‘Swimming Pool for Dogs’ will be operated for two days starting August 18th. This will provide unforgettable summer memories for pet families who lack facilities where they can enjoy time with their dogs.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “The ‘Haha Hoho Olympic Water Playground,’ which has more than doubled in size compared to last year, has returned for the summer vacation period. We will do our best to manage safety thoroughly until closing day so that children can create cool and safe memories.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.