Yeongdeungpo District Recruiting 'Yanghwa Dog Playground' Pre-Opening Trial Group Until August 1

A 2,121-Square-Meter Facility to Officially Open on September 21
A New Urban Hub for the Coexistence of Companion Animals and People

Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul (District Mayor Choi Hokwon) is recruiting participants for a pre-opening trial group for the 'Yanghwa Dog Playground' (tentative name) until August 1, ahead of its official opening.

This new dog playground has been established on public land along the Anyangcheon Stream (next to the Children's Traffic Safety Experience Center under Yanghwa Bridge) and covers an area of 2,121 square meters. As the district's second dedicated dog space, it is significantly larger than the existing playground near Omokgyo in Mullae-dong 6-ga (116 square meters). The spacious and pleasant environment was created to meet the demand of the approximately 20,000 registered companion dogs in the district.

Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

The playground features separate areas for large dogs and small to medium-sized dogs, as well as various amenities for both dogs and their guardians, including play equipment, drinking fountains, safety fences, zelkova trees, and benches. Guardians can enjoy the riverside area of the Anyangcheon Stream, while dogs can roam freely in their designated spaces. Yeongdeungpo District expects this site to become a new hub for companion animal culture in the city center.

The pre-opening trial will take place from August 1 to August 24. Trial group participants will be able to use the facilities directly and provide feedback regarding operations. The district plans to incorporate this feedback to establish a user-centered management system prior to the official opening scheduled for September 21.

Eligible applicants for the trial group are companion dogs that have been registered and their adult guardians. Applications can be submitted online via the Yeongdeungpo District website (under the 'Integrated Reservation → Recruitment Application' menu) from July 21 to August 1, or by phone or in person on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Choi Hokwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, stated, "Through the pre-opening trial operation of the dog playground, we will thoroughly inspect the facilities and actively gather residents' opinions," adding, "Even after the official opening, we will continue to expand policies that enable harmonious coexistence between companion animals and people."

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