Table of Contents
- Reopening after 6 years, the revival of the free children's water play area!
- A multi-functional space with diverse play facilities and ample resting areas
- Operating Hours and Session Guidelines - Advance Reservations Required!
- Opening Ceremony on July 26
- The Best Choice for Summer Vacation, Samsak Water Play Area
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Reopening after 6 years, the revival of the free children's water play area!
Samsak Ecological Park located in Busan Sasang-gu is reopening its children's water play area after 6 years. From July 26 to August 24, 2025, it will be operated for free for children under elementary school age.
The long-awaited opening of the Hwamyeong Ecological Park is finally happening. The newly introduced water play area features a mixed play space and rest areas, which are expected to attract many family visitors.
A multi-functional space with diverse play facilities and ample resting areas
The newly opened children's water play area at Samsak Ecological Park has significantly increased play and convenience facilities. Located on the Cultural Square site at 29-70 Samsak-dong, it has been designed to provide a spacious and comfortable environment. Visitors can conveniently park their vehicles using temporary parking near Parking Lot P8, P9, and the inline skating rink.
Play Facilities
The swimming facilities include a total of 3 swimming pools. Additionally, there is 1 lazy river and 3 air slides for enjoyable times. A large tube slide is also in operation.
In particular, the toddler area consists of 4 pools and includes various play facilities such as a climbing pool, rotating sled, bubble pool, and water soccer field.
Convenience Facilities
The cooling rest area will be set up in a 40㎡ container type. A large tent rest area will also be created with a size of 40㎡. A total of 50 Mongolian tents will be installed, with restroom facilities including 1 male, 2 female, and 1 accessible restroom. Additionally, there will be 1 shower room for both males and females. The operations headquarters and medical room, as well as a break room for safety personnel, will also be implemented.
Operating Hours and Session Guidelines - Advance Reservations Required!
The water play area will operate in 3 sessions per day. Each session can accommodate up to 1,500 people.
The eligible group is children under elementary school age, and adult supervision is required.
Here are the details about the operating hours.
The first session runs from 10 AM to 12 PM, the second session from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
The third session is from 3 PM to 5 PM.
There is a 30-minute cleaning and shift change time between each session, and operations are suspended every Monday.
Participation is divided into 1,000 people by advance reservation and 500 on a first-come, first-served basis, with no usage fee. Advance reservations can be made through the official website (wlsland.com), and for more information, inquiries can be made to the Sasang-gu Cultural and Sports Department (051-310-4912, 4911).
Opening Ceremony on July 26
The city of Busan plans to hold an opening ceremony at 3 PM on July 26 (Friday), attended by Mayor Park Hyung-jun and Sasang-gu Head Jo Byeong-gil. This event is to celebrate the reopening of the facility after 6 years, commemorating the revival of a water play space that citizens can enjoy in the urban summer.
In the preparation process for the reopening, the Busan City secured an additional appropriations budget of 450 million won, allowing Sasang-gu to quickly build the facilities and operational infrastructure to meet citizens' expectations.
The Best Choice for Summer Vacation, Samsak Water Play Area
The children's water play area at Samsak Ecological Park is emerging as the best place to enjoy summer in Busan. With no usage fees, it adds to its appeal as a cost-effective option.
Located within 10 to 20 minutes by car from surrounding areas such as Sasang, Hwamyeong-dong, Deokcheon, and Manduk, it is popular for family outings. A pleasant environment has been created that satisfies both parents and children, attracting many visitors.
The city of Busan announced plans to continuously expand child-friendly infrastructure with the goal of becoming "Busan, the city where children are happiest." This summer, if you want to escape the heat and create precious memories together, the children's water play area at Samsak Ecological Park is the perfect choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What are the operating period and target audience for the Samsak Ecological Park Children's Water Play Area?
It will operate for free for children under elementary school age from July 26 to August 24, 2025.
The Samsak Ecological Park Children's Water Play Area will be open for one month from July 26 to August 24, 2025. The target audience is children under elementary school age, and adult supervision is required. It is free of charge, allowing anyone to visit without burden.
Q. What play and convenience facilities are available in the water play area?
There are 3 swimming pools, a lazy river, air slides, and 4 toddler pools, along with various play facilities, resting areas, and restrooms.
The water play area features 3 swimming pools, 1 lazy river, 3 air slides, and a large tube slide. Notably, there are 4 toddler pools that enhance the enjoyment for children with varied play facilities including a climbing pool, rotating sled, bubble pool, and water soccer field. Convenience facilities include a 40㎡ cooling rest area, a large tent rest area, and 50 Mongolian tents, along with sufficient restrooms and shower facilities.
Q. What are the operating hours and entry method for using the water play area?
It operates in 3 sessions daily, with a maximum of 1,500 people per session, and both advance reservations and on-site first-come, first-served admissions are available.
The operation is divided into 3 sessions per day, with the first session from 10 AM to 12 PM, the second from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and the third from 3 PM to 5 PM. There is a 30-minute environmental maintenance time between each session. The facility is closed every Monday. Admission includes 1,000 pre-reserved spots and 500 on-site first-come, first-served spots, with advance reservations available through the official website.
Q. What parking facilities and accessibility are available near the Samsak Ecological Park Children's Water Play Area?
Visitors can conveniently use the P8 and P9 parking lots and temporary parking near the inline skating rink.
Visitors can conveniently use the P8 and P9 parking lots and temporary parking located near the inline skating rink, which provides easy access from areas such as Sasang, Hwamyeong-dong, Deokcheon, and Manduk, within 10 to 20 minutes by car, making it easy for families to visit.
Q. When will the event celebrating the reopening of the water play area take place?
The opening ceremony will be held at 3 PM on July 26, 2025, attended by Mayor Park Hyung-jun.
The city of Busan will host an opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2025, at 3 PM, attended by Mayor Park Hyung-jun and Sasang-gu Head Jo Byeong-gil. This event celebrates the reopening of the children's water play area after 6 years and commemorates the revival of urban water play space in summer.
