Anyangcheon Water Park 2026: Free Seoul Summer Fun

The Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Park near Guil Station

is open from July 8th to August 23rd

and is completely free to enter!

Although the newly built water slide this year

was not operating yet, there are pools of various depths,

as well as parking, restrooms, changing rooms, and shower facilities

all ready for you. If you live in Gwangmyeong or Guro,

I highly recommend visiting with your kids this summer!

It's the ultimate summer escape for the little ones!

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Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Park

Words & Photos by @Seolland

Easily accessible from downtown Seoul,

the Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Park near Guil Station

has already opened for the peak summer season! 🎉

Since admission is 100% free,

it's such a summer hotspot that even if you "open-run" on weekends,

it can be tough to snag a prime spot.

With the exciting news of the newly introduced water slide this year,

families with kids around Gwangmyeong are buzzing with anticipation!

So today, I'm sharing our family's honest review,

along with the 2026 hours of operation, parking tips, essential packing lists, and lunch ideas

to help you prep before you head out.

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Location & Parking

Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Park is located right under Guil Station

on the Anyangcheon riverbanks.

Address: 606-3 Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Public Transit: Get off at Guil Subway Station, then walk

Parking: Temporary parking lot with about 120 spots

Parking attendants on duty at all times

Since it's an easy walk from Guil Station, our family

usually refers to it as the "Guil Station Water Park."

If you live near Guil Station, Guro, or Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon,

I highly recommend walking instead of driving!

Since it's free to the public, the parking lot

fills up incredibly fast on busy days.

We strongly recommend using public transport if possible (walk from Guil Station).

Hours, Dates, & Admission Fees

Operating Period	July 8, 2026 ~ August 23
Hours	10:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM	50 mins of operation, 10 mins break every hour
Closed on	Closed every Monday & Tuesday	(Closed in case of rain)
Admission Fee	Free

The Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Park

is closed every Monday and Tuesday.

It operates daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The fact that it's completely free is a massive perk,

but that also means it gets incredibly crowded

on weekends and in the afternoons.

We arrived late in the morning ourselves,

and almost all the prime spots under the shade canopies were already taken ㅠㅠ

Although it was tough to find a good spot because we were a bit late,

we luckily(?) managed to snag a spot with a tiny bit of shade.

If you're aiming for the best spots,

I highly recommend getting there early right at opening time!

But even if you can't grab a prime spot under the canopy,

bringing a lightweight pop-up tent solves everything!

As soon as we got home from the water park, I started looking up pop-up tents online.

If we visit again in August, I'm definitely bringing one

to create my own prime spot anywhere I want! haha

You can create your own perfect spot too!

Amenities

There's a pool float air pump station on-site,

so don't waste your energy inflating them at home or blowing them up yourself!

The restrooms are portable toilets,

but they were surprisingly clean and well-maintained,

It was super convenient to use while splashing around!

The shower facilities are just a simple outdoor setup

for a quick rinse with fresh water!

You'll definitely want to take a proper shower once you get back home!

The changing rooms are simple temporary spaces

set up inside a large, spacious tent.

The floor is just concrete.

Parents will need to go in to help younger kids change.

Even so, having changing rooms and shower facilities

right there at Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground

made it so convenient to quickly rinse off and change right after we finished playing!

Exciting News: Brand-New Water Slides!

The biggest change at Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground this year (2026)

is the addition of these brand-new water slides.

To be honest, our family rushed here

as soon as the playground opened just to try them out.

But we were so bummed to find out they weren't open yet!

Still, we had an amazing time playing in the existing pools

of various depths and enjoying the giant water bucket

that splashes down at regular intervals.

But once those water slides are fully up and running,

kids will have an even more diverse and thrilling summer experience here.

Hopefully, they open them up very soon!!!

Sorting Out Lunch with Delivery Food

When you're having this much fun splashing around,

doesn't lunch-time just sneak up on you?

Since we rushed out of the house in the morning,

we didn't have time to pack any lunches,

so we decided to order some delivery!

We ordered Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork)

from a local Chinese restaurant, and even added a pizza to the mix.

I was a bit worried about whether they could deliver right to a water park,

but it was completely hassle-free! I highly recommend ordering delivery

to keep things easy and relaxing. haha

When ordering delivery to Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground,

it's quickest to set the address to "Guil Station Water Playground" or "Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground Entrance"

and coordinate with the driver over the phone!

Eating Jajangmyeon outdoors after swimming is seriously the absolute best.

Just remember to be a responsible traveler and pack up all your trash when you're done!

Don't forget!

Packing Checklist (Must-Haves for Traveling with Toddlers)

If you're heading to Gwangmyeong for a family summer escape,

especially if you're traveling with kids,

we highly recommend bringing along these essentials:

Swimwear, extra clothes, underwear, towels, wet wipes

Water shoes (aqua shoes), sunscreen,

cooler with cold water, simple snacks,

picnic mat or camping chairs

Swim diapers (a must-have for babies and toddlers)

And if you're planning on lunch, don't forget kid-friendly utensils!

Also, when heading to a water playground,

my personal pro-tip is to bring a waterproof pouch.

It's an absolute summer lifesaver for carrying wet swimsuits and clothes!

Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground (near Guil Station)

Highly Recommended For:

▶ Anyone looking for a free summer getaway near Seoul

▶ Families with kids searching for great summer spots to visit in Gwangmyeong

▶ Families looking for an easily accessible water park near Guil Station

Even though we arrived a bit late and missed out on the prime spots,

and were slightly bummed that the water slides weren't open yet,

being able to enjoy such a fantastic variety of water activities completely for free

to kick off our summer

made it an absolutely satisfying day.

The ultimate free summer getaway!

If you're looking for a kid-friendly spot near Guro in Seoul,

we highly recommend Gwangmyeong Anyangcheon Water Playground!