Andong Sunset Glow Park Transforms Riverside Daily Life

A Riverside Innovation in the City
Where Fountains, Sunsets, and Rest Converge

Andong City in North Gyeongsang Province has completely renovated the riverside area along the Nakdong River (820-1, Susang-dong), unveiling it as the new citizen-friendly waterside space, "Andong Sunset Glow Park."

Gyeongbuk Andong Sunset Glow Park Reborn as a Waterside Park Centered Around a Fountain

This project is notable not just for creating a simple park, but as an urban space regeneration initiative that transforms a previously underutilized pond into a hub for citizen leisure and tourism.

◆ A New Landmark: The Fusion of Three Types of Fountains and the Sunset Glow

The park features three types of fountains-maze-shaped, tunnel-shaped, and ground-level-providing scenic views that can be enjoyed both day and night.

The name "Sunset Glow Park" was finalized based on residents' feedback, capturing the spectacular sight of the vibrant red glow over the Nakdong River beyond Angsil Village, harmonizing with the dynamic fountains.

The fountains operate on a cycle of 50 minutes on and 10 minutes off. In 2025, they will run during morning, lunchtime, and evening hours from September to October, with nighttime lighting creating a dazzling interplay of light and water.

Starting next year, the operating period will be extended from May to October. In particular, from July to August, the park will feature water play facilities, providing a cool retreat for families during the summer heat.

◆ From "Rest" to "Urban Competitiveness"

This redevelopment goes beyond simply expanding spaces for citizens to relax; it is also interpreted as part of a strategy to strengthen the city's competitiveness. While Andong boasts cultural and tourism assets such as the Wolyeong Night Walk and Mask Dance Festival, there have been criticisms about the lack of systematic utilization of urban riverside spaces.

Sunset Glow Park is expected to address these shortcomings, positioning itself as a complex cultural space that bridges tourism and daily life.

Additionally, the flower gardens, benches, and tiered stands have been designed to accommodate a wide range of age groups-from families and youth to seniors-enhancing its role as a space for community unity.

An official from Andong City stated, "Sunset Glow Park is a symbolic project that brings the value of the riverside into everyday life. If we foster a culture of clean use together, it will become a source of pride for all Andong citizens."

Andong Sunset Glow Park is not just a fountain facility, but an experimental space that redefines the city's identity. By integrating cultural, tourism, and relaxation functions with the natural resource of the Nakdong River, it showcases the future of "waterside city Andong." Attention is now on whether this space will serve as a healing retreat for citizens in their daily lives and emerge as a new landmark for visitors.

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