Anyang City Opens 'Barefoot Walking Trails' at Art Park and Galmoe Children's Park

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-sung] Anyang City announced on the 4th that it has completed and opened barefoot walking trails at Anyang Art Park and Galmoe Children's Park.

With the opening ahead of the Chuseok holiday period, nearby residents are expected to actively use the trails for leisure and health promotion.

The barefoot walking trail at Anyang Art Park was created by remodeling the hiking trail entrance at the beginning of the walking path adjacent to Seoul National University's Anyang Arboretum. With a budget of 200 million won, a 140-meter barefoot walking trail and a loess ball experience zone were installed beneath an oak forest.

Additionally, auxiliary facilities including foot washing stations, shoe racks, loess storage boxes, and rest benches were provided to enhance convenience for citizens.

By providing a nature-friendly barefoot walking space and coordinating with Seoul National University's Anyang Arboretum, which is preparing for full opening, it is expected to establish itself as a leisure destination for citizens and promote their health.

The barefoot walking trail at Galmoe Children's Park in Man'an-gu's Suksu 2-dong was created by installing a 130-meter barefoot walking trail, loess experience zone, foot washing station, and shoe rack in a green space where citizens had voluntarily practiced barefoot walking.

The city created six barefoot walking trails including one at Byeongmok-an Citizens' Park last year and added five more this year.

Mayor Choi Dae-ho stated, “It is very meaningful to be able to provide citizens with a healthy and pleasant space at a time when barefoot walking is trending,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to create clean and enjoyable park environments.”