Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)
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Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Escape the city bustle at Maeheon Citizen's Forest, a massive green expanse offering a surprising depth of nature. Expect tranquil, scenic walks surrounded by thousands of trees from over forty species. This destination is ideal for nature enthusiasts, couples seeking a beautiful date spot, or anyone needing a peaceful urban respite. Plan your visit during the autumn months, when the forest bursts with seasonal colors and the trees are abundant with sweet persimmons and quinces.

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Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.
Information
Phone
+82-2-575-3895
Website
parks.seoul.go.kr
Hours
Open 24 hr
* Outdoor barbecue grill 09:00-18:00 (reservation required)
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking
Available
Fee
Information not available

Visitors also explore aT Center (에이티센터), Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재) and nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악) near this location.

Location

37.47304, 127.03696

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