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Seoul is already enjoying the spring festivity at a time when the spring breeze blows and the sweet scent of flowers fills the air. Needless to say, it's the best season to engage in outdoor activities, making the timing of today's topic just right as we set out to explore some of the best spring picnic spots throughout the city.

As one of the parks of the World Cup Park, Haneul Park was formed by restructuring the Nanjido Waste Landfill and is located at the highest altitude, hence the name haneul in Korean, meaning sky. The park is covered with spring rape blossoms on top of a beautiful green meadow in May. The observatory offers the view of Bukhansan Mountain and urban scenery of Seoul, while the metasequoia trail emanates spring aromas to give your mind and body a sense of ease. The park is accessible on foot from the nearby subway station. Come enjoy a spring picnic at Haneul Park and its vast view of the city.

• ○Address: 95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: Daily 05:00 - 22:00 KST (Varies by month)

Located around the middle of the Hangangdaegyo Bridge, Nodeul Island is a special picnic spot aiming to become a culture complex of sorts that offers an array of music performances. The island features a large field of lawn, forest, and trails in outdoor areas, as well as a live music area, gallery, book café, and art shop in indoor areas for immersing in nature and experiencing diverse forms of art. A variety programs, including music festivals, a jazz festa, and art exhibitions are held at Nodeul Island. More information and reservation details can be found on the website, so stop by and take part in the lively cultural and art activities here at Nodeul Island!

* Please use public transportation due to the shortage of parking space and traffic congestion near the island.

• ○Address: 445, Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: Tue-Fri 10:00 - 21:00 KST, Weekend/Holiday 10:00 - 22:00 KST (Closed Mondays)

Hangang Park is one of the most sought-after picnic spots in the city. Seoulites and visitors flock to the Hangang Park as the weather warms up. In particular, Yeouido Hangang Park hosts an array of exciting events, such as spring flower festivals, the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, and a marathon event along with other interesting things to see and do. There are rental shops near Yeouido Hangang Park for renting picnic items, such as mats, tables, and tents. You can also order some K-street food delivery, whether it's fried chicken or pizza, and enjoy them riverside.

� You can find people lining up for pop-up stores at the Hyundai Seoul, which is a 10-minute walk from Yeouido Hangang Park. Be sure to check out the latest trends of fashion and food items immensely popular among millennials and Gen Z.

• ○Address: 330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: 24/7 operations

Dream Forest, which is the third largest park in Seoul, is a place where entire family can relax in nature. A dense forest, ecological landscape, and traditional scenery all form an eye-catching view, together with various cultural facilities, such as an art center, observatory, and culture plaza. The observatory looks out to stunning mountainous views of Seoul, including Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and even Lotte World Tower is visible when the weather is nice. Get your picnic plans set and come out, family, friends, and all, for some quality time together!

* Wheelchairs and strollers can be rented at the forest visitor center.

• ○Address: 173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: 24/7 operations

Amusement parks are also a favorite picnic spot. Seoul Children’s Grand Park, which is a family-friendly theme park, consists of the Seoul Zoo Plaza, the Botanic Garden, and and an amusement park. A tour program led by a zoo tour guide is offered at Animal World, which is a home nearly 600 animals of 70 kinds, and a variety of rides and experiential facilities are available at Entertainment World. Bring your families, friends, and loved ones to Seoul Children’s Grand Park for a special picnic outing.

� If you happened to miss the cherry blossom season, don’t miss out the blooming of double cherry blossoms!

• ○Address: 216, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: Daily 05:00 - 22:00 KST (Hours vary for Animal World and Entertainment World)

A former Sinwol Purification Plant, Seoseoul Lake Park is an eco-friendly lake park, which was designed with the themes of “water” and "regeneration”, and boasts the largest area in the southwestern region of the city. Seoseoul Lake Park offers a slew of features, including an open grass field for resting under the zelkova trees; a 100-person table for enjoying picnic lunches under a pergola; a regeneration garden designed with pipes and silver grass; a cultural deck plaza encircling the central lake; not to mention a Mondrian garden, central lake, and rooftop garden are all available to give you the best relaxing experience you could ask for! There are spaces to set up tents or canopies in the grass field, so arrange a spring picnic at Seoseoul Lake Park to take in the beauty of all of nature's trees and flowers springing back to life in true form.

• ○Address: 25, Nambusunhwan-ro 64-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

• ○Hours: 24/7 operations

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