Daejeon 'Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park' to Open on the 27th

Opening Ceremony and Celebration to Be Held at 5 p.m.

The Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park in Daejeon, with a total project cost of 95 billion won, will open on September 27.

Developed by Daejeon Urban Corporation (President Jung Kukyoung), the Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park covers an area of 431,244 square meters, with the lake itself spanning approximately 93,510 square meters.

Since the initial project plan was approved in 2015, the project had been delayed due to environmental concerns. However, with the start of the 8th popularly elected administration, Daejeon City and the Urban Corporation pushed the project forward by actively engaging with local environmental groups. Through strengthening the ecological functions of the park, they gained the consent of the local community and accelerated the project’s progress.

The park’s main facilities include a symbolic observatory, a hill, a suspension bridge, and a riverside beach. In particular, to enhance the natural ecological stability along the Gapcheon River, the park features a wetland garden and a reed garden, creating habitats for wildlife and establishing an environmentally friendly park.

In addition, the park is equipped with a variety of themed garden spaces, event plazas, lawn squares, landscaping facilities, rest areas, a children’s playground, a community center, a 2.7-kilometer lakeside walking trail, and a pet rest area, providing a wide range of amenities.

Special attention has been paid to visitor convenience, with numerous resting spaces along the walking paths for people to relax during their strolls.

President Jung Kukyoung stated, “Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park will become a landmark of Daejeon, a premium city. I ask for the public’s interest so that the park can serve as a place of relaxation for citizens and a sanctuary for the preservation of various species, making it a renowned site in Daejeon.”

Meanwhile, from 5 p.m. on September 27, an opening ceremony and celebration event will be held at the waterfront plaza of Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park. The first part of the event will feature performances by local professional artists, and after the opening ceremony, the second part will include performances by popular singers such as Jang Minho, Ali, Jung Dongha, Kim Euiyoung, and the group Funfunhan Classic.

Additionally, from September 27 to 28, various experience booths and a flea market will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The event is open to everyone.

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