Nowon-gu Creates 'Starlight Park' in Gwangseok Village at the Foot of Bulamsan Mountain

Creation of Starlight Park on 3,620㎡ of Forest Damage Area at Bulamsan Foot, Sangye-dong San139-2
Planting of Excellent Fine Dust Reduction Trees like Spiraea and Celtis to Enhance Urban Forest Effect
Installation of Pergola-Type Exercise Equipment for Bare-Body Workouts Even in Rain, Benefiting Both Mental and Physical Health

Nowon-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it has restored the forest-damaged area in Gwangseok Village district of Bulamsan Mountain, which had been neglected for a long time, and created 'Starlight Park.'

Starlight Park was created on a 3,620㎡ area around San 139-2, Junggye-dong, with a total budget of 660 million KRW (600 million KRW from the city and 60 million KRW from the district). The district put great effort into designing the facilities by planting trees and installing walking trails and exercise equipment so that all generations, from children to the elderly, can comfortably rest while looking at Bulamsan Mountain and engage in various physical activities. This was to provide residents with an open space where they can enjoy leisure in their daily lives.

First, the existing natural forest and trees were preserved as much as possible, while additional trees such as Spiraea, Korean dogwood, and Chinese scholar tree, which have excellent fine dust reduction capabilities, were planted to enhance the effect of the urban forest.

The park’s function as a healing space was also strengthened by adding popular ornamental plants such as Forsythia, Miss Kim lilac, and hydrangea, allowing visitors to enjoy various flowers and fruits from spring to autumn.

Various facilities were also prepared within the park. A 240-meter walking trail was created, and a large pergola was installed on one side of the park so that it can be used even during rainy weather. Pergola-type exercise equipment for bodyweight exercises such as shoulder rotations, pull-ups, waist rotations, and leg raises was installed to accommodate residents of various age groups.

An opening ceremony to celebrate the successful creation of Starlight Park will be held at 2 p.m. on October 30. About 100 people, including the district mayor, members of the National Assembly, city and district council members, and local residents, will attend, with progress reports and facility tours scheduled.

Meanwhile, the district is promoting a ‘Living Park Regeneration Project’ targeting 28 neighborhood parks and 90 children’s parks in the area. Park regeneration is carried out in a way that highlights the individuality of each area according to local conditions, including circular walking trails, exercise spaces, grass lawns, resting areas, and reinforcement of children’s play facilities. Since its launch in 2019, 74 sites have been completed, with sequential maintenance planned through 2026.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “A place that had been neglected for a long time has been transformed into a nature-friendly park where the whole family can heal and relax,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to support residents’ leisure and cultural life.”

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