Olympic Park is a vast 1.45-square-kilometer urban park in Seoul's Songpa district, built for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It blends the ancient Baekje-era Mongchon Toseong earthen fortress with wide lawns, a lake, a sculpture park, and an art museum, so you can walk, picnic, view exhibitions, and catch concerts all in one place. Admission is free, making it a favorite of both locals and travelers.
The World Peace Gate and the 'Nine Scenic Spots of Olympic Park' β a loop of the park's signature landmarks and walking trails
The Lone Tree (Naholo Namu) β a single tree standing on a broad lawn, famous as a photo and sunset spot
Mongchon Toseong walking trail β stroll atop a 2,000-year-old Baekje fortress with city views, and learn the history at the adjacent Hanseong Baekje Museum
SOMA (Seoul Olympic Museum of Art) and the outdoor sculpture park β an art walk of world sculptures set among landscaped grounds
Wildflower Field and Rose Plaza β spring poppies and canola, autumn orange cosmos and pink muhly grass for season-changing scenery
KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) and Olympic Hall β a major venue for K-pop concerts and large performances
Good to know
RulesEntry is free but the park has set opening hours: typically 05:00β22:00 for pedestrians/cyclists and 06:00β22:00 for vehicles, with the area west of Lake 88 closed off after 22:00 (some plazas stay open 24h). Check current hours before visiting.
RulesPets are not allowed on the lawns (to prevent parasite contamination from waste). If you bring a dog, keep to the paths and carry a leash and waste bags.
SeasonThe park is huge β a full walking loop takes 3+ hours β leaving you exposed to summer heat and harsh winter cold. Bring a hat, water, or warm layers for the season and don't overdo the walking.
SafetyPopular photo zones like the pink muhly and cosmos fields get very crowded on autumn weekends. Watch your belongings in the crowds, and stay on marked paths rather than stepping into the flower beds.
MannersOn KSPO Dome concert days the whole park and surrounding roads and parking lots become severely congested. Unless you're attending the show, it's best to avoid those dates.
Practical info
From Olympic Park Station (Line 5, Exit 3) it's about a 10-minute walk; the park also connects to Mongchontoseong Station (Lines 8/9) and Hanseong Baekje Station (Line 9). Admission is free and parking is available, but lots fill up fast on weekends and event days, so public transit is recommended. Indoor venues like SOMA have their own hours and fees β verify the latest details.
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