Ganghwa County: Construction of 'Gilsang Park,' First Children's Park in Southern Ganghwa Region, on Track

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County announced on the 15th that Gilsang Park, which is being developed as the first children's park in the southern Ganghwa region, is on track for completion in October this year.

Gilsang Park, being promoted with the goal of creating a premium park embodying the theme of "Ganghwa's breath," is being developed as a space that everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy, as it is adjacent to the comprehensive welfare town of southern Ganghwa.

The park's main facilities include △'Trick art garden,' which stimulates children's imagination through optical illusions △'Sea play ground,' a water play area that captures the sensibilities of Ganghwa's coastal scenery △'Fortress play ground,' inspired by Ganghwa Fortress △a wetland space that will serve as an ecological learning venue through preservation of existing wetlands. Additionally, customized exercise equipment and rest areas designed to enhance cognitive abilities for elderly visitors will also be developed.

Furthermore, the park will be planted with theme-specific trees and vegetation that harmonize with the facilities, providing a green resting space for residents using the adjacent welfare facilities, and is expected to offer the beauty of seasonal flowers and tree bark throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Gilsang Park is being promoted as a state-funded project under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's Special Situation Area Development (Border Region) initiative, and is recognized as particularly meaningful given its purpose of creating landscapes and expanding cultural spaces in border areas.

A county official stated, "Gilsang Park is expected to become a place where residents, including children, can experience natural ecosystems close to home while simultaneously enjoying recreation and rest, and where residents can enhance their health and communicate and strengthen bonds with their neighbors."