Osan City Opens Summer Water Play Areas Throughout Downtown

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] As the peak summer heat approaches, Osan City will open six water play areas in downtown parks starting June 21. This year marks the introduction of evening operations, and new water play facilities will be added.

The water play areas operating this year are △Jungmi Sports Park △Malgun Wetland Park △Majung Forest Park △Araetteul Park △Osan City Hall Plaza △and Osaek Water Play Area, for a total of six locations, operating through August 31.

"Downtown becomes a summer retreat"...Customized water play spaces for all ages

Jungmi Sports Park in Segyo-dong is the flagship facility, featuring adult water play areas as well as combination playgrounds, shower facilities, and restrooms. Family visitors continue to visit this park regularly each year.

Malgun Wetland Park is a natural-style water play area with ground fountains, play facilities, and a fish-catching experience zone that has been established as a popular summer destination for residents since 2017.

Majung Forest Park and Araetteul Park are new spaces created last year. Majung Forest will have an adult water play area added this year, increasing its utility, while Araetteul Park with basic shower facilities and ground fountains is suitable for families with young children.

Osaek Water Play Area near Osaek Market is a downtown space linked to local commerce and is popular with families accompanying children.

Osan City Hall Plaza also operates as a children's water play area during summer. In addition to play facilities such as combination playgrounds, water drops, and water showers, convenience facilities including non-slip mats, shade tents, and temporary changing rooms are provided. Hygiene management such as tap water use, disinfection facility inspections, daily water changes, and water quality tests are thoroughly carried out, along with placement of safety personnel.

Flexible operating schedule...Closed Mondays

From June 21 to July 13, operations are on weekends only. From July 19 to August 17, operations are available on both weekdays and weekends. After August 23 through August 31, only weekends are open. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and every Monday is a regular closure day.

Evening operations are also held. At Majung Forest Park, Jungmi Sports Park, and Araetteul Park, evening operations run on July 26, August 2, and August 9 from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.

The city is also constructing two additional water play areas in Cheongho-dong and Busan-dong. Starting next year, plans are to expand operations to a total of eight locations.

Osan City Mayor Lee Gwon-jae said, "We have prepared so the whole family can enjoy themselves in downtown without having to travel far," and added, "We hope you enjoy a safe and refreshing summer vacation in Osan during the hot season."