Dream Forest, Park in Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea
Dream Forest is a large park in Gangbuk District featuring walking trails, a moon reflecting pond, and cascading waterfalls surrounded by trees and plants. The grounds span over 66 acres and integrate natural landscape elements with areas designed for cultural activities and gatherings.
The site was designated Odong Neighborhood Park on 27 April 1987, and Dreamland, Seoul's first theme park, opened on 330,000 m² of its southern section. After the 1990s the park declined under financial trouble and competition from newer attractions. Seoul announced the park conversion on 16 November 2007, and Dream Forest opened on 17 October 2009 after two years of construction.
On the park's southeast side stands Changnyeongwigung Jaesa, a traditional hanok residence registered as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 40 and rebuilt within the grounds. Around it the park laid out a pond, a pavilion and a Chilpokji water feature, so the wooden house and its water garden can be seen together.
The park is accessible by subway and bus lines, with information booths at the entrances to help with navigation. Wearing sturdy footwear is recommended for the walking trails, especially in wet weather when paths can become slippery.
The observation deck beside the art centre stands 139 m above sea level; on clear days visitors can see Bukhansan, Dobongsan and Suraksan to the north and Namsan and the Han River to the south. The park opened on 17 October 2009 after two years of construction.
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