Yongsan District Completes “Seoul-style Senior Playground” at Eungbong Neighborhood Park

Yongsan District in Seoul (Mayor Park Heeyoung) announced on the 7th that it has established a “Seoul-style Senior Playground” at Eungbong Neighborhood Park on Maebongsan in Hannam-dong (32, Hannam-daero 40-gil, next to Maebong Senior Center) and held a completion ceremony on the 6th.

Park Heeyoung, Mayor of Yongsan District, is giving a greeting speech at the completion ceremony held at Eungbong Neighborhood Park on the 6th. Provided by Yongsan District.

This project was carried out in accordance with the guidelines for creating Seoul-style Senior Playgrounds, aiming to improve leisure and exercise environments for seniors and to create an open relaxation space that enables intergenerational communication. The district invested a total of 120 million won to install four types of warm-up equipment and eight types of aerobic and strength exercise machines, all tailored for seniors. Outdated facilities were dismantled and replaced with equipment that helps enhance flexibility and muscle strength, thereby boosting health benefits.

Additionally, an elastic mat and walking track were installed to prevent fall accidents, allowing for safer walking and exercise. A rest area equipped with shade structures, heated and cooled benches, and lighting was also provided.

The district completed the design service in August, and after a public design consultation and a resident briefing session in early September, the construction was finished. The new senior playground is located near the Maebong Senior Center and a children’s playground in Hannam-dong, and is expected to serve as a venue for intergenerational interaction as well as a space for promoting cognitive and emotional health through physical activity and experiencing nature.

Park Heeyoung, Mayor of Yongsan District, stated, “This senior playground was created to provide a safe and enjoyable leisure space for seniors,” adding, “We will continue to expand welfare environments where generations can come together and where we can safeguard the health and happiness of our seniors.”

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