Paju City to Begin Geumchon Gateball Field Improvement Construction on April 21

Expected Transformation into an Indoor Venue
for Comfortable Year-Round Enjoyment

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province will commence construction on April 21 to convert the four outdoor courts of Geumchon Gateball Field, located within the auxiliary stadium of Paju Stadium in Geumneung-dong, into indoor facilities.

Improvement Construction of Geumchon Gateball Field Officially Commences. Provided by Paju City

This project aims to enhance user convenience by creating a stable sports environment unaffected by weather conditions. The new indoor Geumchon Gateball Field, to be built at 186-5 Geumneung-dong, Paju City, will be a single-story building with a total floor area of approximately 2,002 square meters. It will feature four gateball courts, spectator seating, and convenience facilities, forming user-centered spaces.

The total project cost is expected to be 2.64 billion won (1.5 billion won from the province and 1.14 billion won from the city). The city has already completed all necessary administrative procedures for full-scale construction, including the local financial investment review, securing the budget, and selecting the construction contractor.

The most significant improvement anticipated through this project is the dramatic enhancement of the user environment. The existing outdoor facility was subject to limitations due to extreme heat, cold, fine dust, and rain, but after the conversion to an indoor venue, stable use will be possible year-round. As a result, a comfortable exercise environment that is not affected by weather conditions will be established, and regular activities and various competitions for users are expected to be revitalized, significantly increasing satisfaction with community sports facilities.

In particular, since gateball is a sport with a high participation rate among the elderly, this project goes beyond simply improving facilities and represents the establishment of sports infrastructure in response to an aging society. It is expected to generate positive outcomes by promoting the health of seniors, revitalizing the local community, and preventing social isolation, thereby combining welfare and sports benefits.

With this project, users such as the Gateball Association will benefit from a more stable environment for regular practice, expanded opportunities for tournament exchanges, and improved accessibility. In addition, the general public will be able to enjoy community sports in a more comfortable environment, further strengthening the foundation for local sports revitalization.

A Paju City official stated, "The Geumchon Gateball Field improvement project is not just about facility repair but is a proactive initiative to expand community sports infrastructure in response to an aging society. We will do our utmost to ensure that, after completion in September 2026, citizens can enjoy sports activities in a safer and more pleasant environment."

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