Yongin-si Remodels 'Geumhwa 1 Children's Park' in Sanggal-dong Incorporating Residents' Opinions

Created as a 'Resident-Participatory Children's Playground'

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 24th that Geumhwa 1 Children's Park in Sanggal-dong, Giheung-gu, has been transformed into a 'resident-participation children's playground' equipped with various play equipment and resting areas.

A newly renovated view of Geumhwa 1 Children's Park in Sanggal-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin, reflecting residents' opinions.
[Photo by Yongin City]

A 'resident-participation children's playground' refers to a park created with the involvement of various citizens such as children, local residents, community activists, and experts, designed to be convenient for actual users. This Geumhwa 1 Children's Park is the fifth resident-participation children's playground in the Yongin area.

Geumhwa 1 Children's Park had not been renovated since 2004, leading to continuous complaints about environmental improvement. Accordingly, the city secured 500 million won from the Gyeonggi Province Special Adjustment Grant and began renovations in May.

During the renovation process, the city formed an advisory group consisting of landscaping and child experts and incorporated opinions from nearby Sanggal Elementary School students and apartment residents to determine the park's development direction. The city installed a large play structure combining slides, climbing nets, and bridge crossing to stimulate children's imagination and support physical activity, along with five types of play equipment including swings, trampolines, and hill climbing. Additionally, pergolas and picnic wooden benches were installed to enhance the resting area function.

A city official stated, "We will continue to carefully manage the park to provide a pleasant resting place for citizens."

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