Seodaemun-gu held an opening ceremony Tuesday for "Noljasup," a new forest park within Baengnyeon Neighborhood Park in Hongeun-dong, district mayor Park Un-gi announced.
The district demolished unauthorized structures on the site and transformed the area into a 13,687-square-meter nature-friendly recreational complex where people and the natural environment coexist.
At the park's "Picnic Lawn," families can spread mats on a wide grassy field, unwind and take in the changing seasons amid the city.
A packed-earth walking trail offers the pleasure of strolling through nature, while a toddler forest playground and a woodland rest area let young visitors engage all five senses, building creativity and a spirit of adventure.
A children's ecology and hands-on program linked to a nearby infant forest experience center is also expected to draw strong interest.
"I hope Noljasup becomes a place where children can run and play freely, and an open community space where residents can rest and connect with one another in nature," district mayor Park said.
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