Jorye Lake Park in Suncheon Transforms into a Leading Ecological Restoration Site

Expansion of Lake Park Walking Trails
Realizing a "Stay-Type Ecological City" Centered on Residential Areas

Suncheon City in South Jeolla Province announced that it is accelerating the ecological restoration project at Jorye Lake Park, aiming to connect urban ecological corridors and expand green spaces within the city’s residential areas.

Jorye Lake Park has recently undergone a transformation from a simple rest area into a leading urban ecological hub, thanks to improvements in river landscapes, the refurbishment of barefoot walking trails, and the remodeling of waterfront spaces.

Jorye Lake Park, Suncheon. Provided by Suncheon City

To enhance the pedestrian environment along the lake, which is frequented by many visitors, the city expanded a 700-meter section of the walking trail to a width of 4 to 7 meters, creating a more pleasant and safer walking space.

The deck path was widened to 1.5 to 3 meters while preserving as many existing trees as possible, allowing citizens to experience nature and the lake up close. Notably, the expanded deck path was created using eco-friendly methods that preserve the lake’s scenery and natural topography, resulting in a harmonious space where the waterfront and nature coexist.

The walking routes along the lake have been restructured to offer spaces where people can relax, exercise, and enjoy the scenery simultaneously, positioning the park as an urban ecological hub that both residents and tourists will want to visit and spend time in.

In addition, various herbaceous and aquatic plants such as zinnias, canola flowers, and lotuses have been planted along the river section of Jorye Lake Park, creating a seasonal ecological landscape.

By systematically reorganizing rest areas and exercise paths within the park, it is expected to function as a complex ecological space that seamlessly blends walking, leisure, and recreational sports features.

Furthermore, the city plans to proceed with the expansion and improvement of the wooden bridge and upgrades to convenience facilities such as restrooms after completing the design phase.

A city official stated, "Jorye Lake Park is transforming into a leading ecological space where citizens can experience nature most closely in their daily lives. Going forward, we will continue to expand ecological connections centered around residential areas, focusing on realizing Suncheon as an ecological capital where both citizens and tourists want to stay."

Meanwhile, Suncheon City is accelerating efforts to realize the vision of "Ecological Capital Suncheon" by creating a waterfront space at Sindaecheon and building an ecological network that organically connects rivers, parks, and urban green spaces. Additionally, the city is working to revitalize plaza culture where ecology and culture coexist, centered around Ocheon Green Square and Green Island.

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