Gwacheon City Opens Temporary Water Play Area in Galhyeon-dong on the 25th

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-sung] Gwacheon City held an opening ceremony on the 25th for the temporary water play area in Knowledge Information Town in Galhyeon-dong (846 Galhyeon-dong) and has begun full-scale operations.

The temporary water play area in Galhyeon-dong will operate free of charge for 24 days through August 17, providing residents with convenient summer water play spaces along with the water play facility at Munwon Sports Park.

The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Shin Gye-yong, Choi Ki-sik, chair of the Ui-wang-Gwacheon Party Committee, Kim Hyun-seok, provincial council member, Hwang Sun-hee, speaker of the Gwacheon City Council and council members, and local residents. Various pre-event programs including bubble shows, magic shows, and face painting were arranged to provide an enjoyable time for children and families.

The temporary water play area, located near the Galhyeon-dong Administrative Welfare Center, features pools and a water slide for elementary students and children, as well as convenience facilities including changing rooms, shower facilities, and an infirmary. Shade tents and cool zones have also been installed to allow visitors to rest while escaping the heat. The water play area operates free of charge.

Reservations for the following week are accepted every Monday through a dedicated website (https://kidsfunseasons.com). The facility is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.

During the operating period, the city plans to station safety personnel, conduct facility inspections, manage water quality, and operate emergency response systems to create a water play environment where residents can use the facilities with peace of mind.