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When are Sejong's arboretums, lake park and always-open parks open, and do they charge admission?
Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park are open 05:00–23:00 and Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge 06:00–23:00, all with no closing days and no admission fee.
Sejong National Arboretum is closed every Monday and charges admission (adults 5,000 won, youth 4,000 won, children 3,000 won); from November to February, last entry is at 16:00. The 10 places below, from year-round free parks to places with closing days and fees, are shown with their hours and parking.
The 10 places in this guideFull list
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- 05:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- 05:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- 06:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- Summer (March–October) 09:00–18:00Winter (November–February) 09:00–17:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday more
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- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
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- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
Dodori Park (Rural Theme Park)
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- Farmers' market 10:00–19:0010:00–19:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Parks and a pedestrian bridge open free every day
- Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park are open 05:00–23:00 and Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge 06:00–23:00, while Gobok Nature Park, Mugunghwa Theme Park, Goun Tteul Park and Jocheon Lotus Park are open at all times.
- On this site, 30 attractions are open year-round and free of charge.
- The size of the Sejong Lake Park parking lot differs between the Korea Tourism Organization data (1,244 spaces) and the Sejong Facilities Management Corporation data (970 spaces), so if you go by car, check by phone before visiting.
- Sejong Lake ParkHours 05:00–23:00
- Sejong Central ParkHours 05:00–23:00
- Geumgang Pedestrian BridgeHours 06:00–23:00
- Gobok Nature ParkClosed days Open year-round
- Mugunghwa Theme ParkClosed days Open year-round
- Goun Tteul ParkClosed days Open year-round
- Jocheon Lotus ParkClosed days Open year-round
Sejong National Arboretum is closed on Mondays, and last entry changes with the season
- From March to October it opens 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00), and from November to February 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). It is closed every Monday (the next day if Monday is a public holiday), on January 1, and on Seollal and Chuseok days.
- Admission is 5,000 won for adults, 4,000 won for youth and 3,000 won for children, and free for those aged 6 and under and 65 and over.
- From Osong Station, take BRT B1 or B2 and change at the Government Complex Sejong North stop to bus 221, which takes you to the Sejong National Arboretum stop.
- Sejong National ArboretumClosed days Every Monday
Geumgang Arboretum is reopening, starting with its outdoor areas
- As Sejong City and South Chungcheong Province agreed to run Geumgang Arboretum together, outdoor areas such as the red-clay metasequoia path and walking trails opened first, temporarily and for free.
- The lodging, tropical greenhouse and forest museum will open in turn after inspections. This site's hours and closing days for Geumgang Arboretum predate the temporary opening, so call the operator (041-635-7400) before you go.
The 10 places in this guide
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1
It is open year-round, 05:00–23:00. You can visit without an admission fee. The parking lot's size differs by source: 1,244 spaces in the Korea Tourism Organization data and 970 in the Sejong Facilities Management Corporation data, so check by phone before visiting.
- Hours
- 05:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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2
It is open year-round, 05:00–23:00. You can visit without an admission fee. There is no step up to the entrance, so you can enter in a wheelchair.
- Hours
- 05:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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3
It is open year-round, 06:00–23:00. You can visit without an admission fee. You can borrow 2 strollers at the information desk.
- Hours
- 06:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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4
Hours are 09:00–18:00 in summer (March–October; last entry 17:00) and 09:00–17:00 in winter (November–February; last entry 16:00). It is closed every Monday (the next day when Monday is a public holiday), on January 1, and on Seollal and Chuseok days. Admission is 5,000 won for adults, among other fares. Strollers can be rented.
- Hours
- Summer (March–October) 09:00–18:00Winter (November–February) 09:00–17:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday more
- Fee
- Adults 5,000 wonIndividuals more
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5
It is open at all times, with no closing days. You can visit without an admission fee. Pets are allowed if the conditions are met (conditions: all dog breeds allowed, on a leash).
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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6
It is open at all times, with no closing days. You can visit without an admission fee. There is no step up to the entrance, so you can enter in a wheelchair.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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7
It is open at all times, with no closing days. You can visit without an admission fee. Parking is available and free of charge.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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8
It is open at all times, with no closing days. You can visit without an admission fee. There is no step up to the entrance, so you can enter in a wheelchair.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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9
It is open at all times, with no closing days. You can visit without an admission fee. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed days
- Open year-round
- Fee
- Free
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10
Dodori Park (Rural Theme Park)
Hours include the farmers' market 10:00–19:00, Dotori Cafe 10:00–19:00 in summer (March–October; orders until 18:30) and 09:00–17:00 in winter (November–February; orders until 16:30), and the outdoor BBQ area 10:00–18:00; it is closed every Monday. You can try chocolate making, bread making, a children's cooking class and more. Parking is available.
- Hours
- Farmers' market 10:00–19:0010:00–19:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday
- Fee
- Chocolate and bread making more
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
FAQ
Can I visit both Sejong Lake Park and Sejong National Arboretum on the same Monday?
No. Sejong Lake Park is open 05:00–23:00 with no closing days, but Sejong National Arboretum is closed every Monday (the next day if Monday is a public holiday).
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI