Gwanggyo Lake Park, Urban lake park in Gwanggyo-dong, South Korea
Gwanggyo Lake Park is an urban park centered around a lake surrounded by paved walkways, bicycle paths, and landscaped gardens with native plants. The lake circumference spans approximately 2 kilometers and serves as the park's main focal point.
The park was built between June 2010 and April 2013 as part of the Gwanggyo new town project, taking about three years. It reworked two agricultural reservoirs, Woncheon Lake and Sindae Lake, into a public park. During construction it was called Amuse Park; the media used Gwanggyo Lake Park, and that name became official. In 2014 the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport gave it its Landscape Grand Prize.
The park's name comes from Gwanggyo new town, but long-time residents still call it Yuwonji, after the former Woncheon Yuwon amusement area on the same site. The lakes were originally built for agriculture before being landscaped as parkland. An outdoor performance hall and family camping ground host gatherings.
The park features dedicated bicycle lanes, multiple restroom facilities, and information kiosks positioned throughout the grounds. Rental services for recreational equipment are available near the main entrance, and various rest areas are distributed around the site.
The park includes an ecological corridor connecting the lake to smaller ponds that creates a natural habitat for wildlife. This allows visitors to observe migratory birds at different times of year, making it a notable spot for bird watching.
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