Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jung-hun) operates waterscape facilities and ground fountains until late August to help beat the sweltering summertime heat wave.

The facilities are attractions where residents can cool the summertime heat and enjoy playing in the water while taking a rest near their homes. They are loved by citizens steadily every year.

Fourteen waterscape facilities in Gangdong-gu went into full operation on July 1 and officials say they will do whatever they can to ensure safety.

Safety guards who received CPR training are always stationed at the Seongsim Children's Park (386-1 Gil-dong) and the Children's Park of Godeok Raemian Hillstate, premier waterscape facilities, to ensure the safety of users. At the same time, regular water examination and sterilization and disinfection processes are carried out every 15 days to create an environment for playing in the water safely.

Because their operation times are subject to change, visitors should inquire with the Green Urban Division (02-3425-6440) in advance. Waterscape facilities are in operation three times a day (1, 3, 5 p.m.) and for 40 minutes per operation while at Children's Park of Godeok Raemian Hillstate it is run only on weekends (1 and 3 p.m.).

In the meantime, the Godeokcheon Water Park that went into operation this year after renovation has been very popular as an urban summer resort. It is in operation three times a day (noon, 2 and 4 p.m.) except for Mondays, for 90 minutes per operation.

"There is a saying that goes 'if you can't avoid it, enjoy it.' I wish residents enjoy summer while being in the fresh water in nearby parks,“ Mayor Lee Jung-hun said, and also said “We will do our utmost to prevent safety accidents and ensure water quality so that inhabitants of the district can enjoy the facilities fully."

【Status of waterscape facilities 】

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  Waterscape facility inside the Children's Park of Godeok Raemian Hillstate

  

  Waterscape facility inside the Seongsim Children's Park