Suncheon City to Open Outdoor Playground for Companion Animals

Completion of a "Pet-Friendly Zone" in the Heart of the City

Suncheon City, South Jeolla Province (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that it will hold an opening ceremony for the outdoor pet playground, located in front of the Jogyok-dong Pet Culture Center, on the 29th.

The opening ceremony will feature a variety of events, including a nameplate unveiling, a pet survival OX quiz, a pet fashion show, and a "wait" game. There will also be various experience booths such as a thrift flea market, pet caricature drawing, pawcasso art class, and making pipe cleaner doll keyrings.

Suncheon City will hold an opening ceremony for the outdoor pet playground established in front of the Pet Culture Center in Jogok-dong on the 29th. Photo by Suncheon City

In particular, the event will include the launch ceremony for the "Sundaengi" volunteer group, which will carry out volunteer activities with their dogs, an adoption event called "Take Me Home" in collaboration with an animal shelter, and pet health consultations with veterinarians from the Suncheon City Public Animal Clinic, among other diverse programs.

The Suncheon City outdoor pet playground began temporary operations on the 1st and has since been used by over 650 people and more than 500 dogs. It is the third pet playground established in Suncheon, following Suncheonman National Garden and Suncheonman Wetland, and covers an area of about 1,800 square meters.

This playground is notable for being located in the city center, making it more accessible and convenient for citizens. For the first time in Suncheon, a smart pet waste disposal system and a pet-only restroom called "Pettolet" have been installed and are being operated on a trial basis.

A city official stated, "With the creation of this outdoor playground, the Pet Culture Center, outdoor playground, and Dongcheon walking trail are now connected in a single route, creating a pet-friendly zone in the city where pets and their owners can enjoy themselves comfortably. We hope that many pet owners will make use of these facilities in the future."

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