Seokchon Lake Park, Park in Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Seokchon Lake Park in Songpa District, Seoul, centres on Seokchon Lake, split by Songpa-daero into East Lake and the slightly larger West Lake. The lake covers 217,850 m² with an average depth of 4.5 m. A trail links both sections under Jamsil Lake Bridge, and West Lake holds Seoul Playground and Lotte World's Magic Island.

Seokchon Lake was originally part of the Han River, divided by an island called Burido into the Songpa River to the north and the Sincheon River to the south. In April 1971, work began to connect Burido to the mainland by widening the Songpa River and closing the Sincheon River, leaving the enclosed southern section as a lake. The reclaimed land became Jamsil-dong and Sincheon-dong. In 2001, Songpa District designated the lake a tourist attraction and started a cleanup that restored the water and ecosystem.

Seoul Norimadang, the outdoor stage on the west lake, was built in 1984 to present and preserve Korean folk art. Its tile-roofed building with hip-and-gable roof and entasis columns seats 1,500. From April to October, intangible cultural property and fusion folk performances are held every weekend, with special shows at Seollal, Daeboreum and Chuseok; Songpa Sandae Noli and sheaf burning are among the main acts.

Entry to the park is free and open to the public, with easy subway access nearby. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you explore the grounds and be prepared for seasonal weather variations.

A section called Photo Island draws photographers seeking particular views of the water with the city skyline as a backdrop. This spot has become popular among people wanting to capture contrasts between the natural setting and surrounding urban development.