Mangi and Mangsoi's Myeonghakso and Daejeon's Only Ice Rink Meet at Namseon Park

The Reason the Memory of the 1193 Myeonghakso Uprising Became Namsun Park Theme Plaza

Namsun Park is not merely a neighborhood park; it is a place that commemorates the Myeonghakso popular uprising from the Goryeo period. Known as the origin site of the uprising led by the brothers Mangi and Mangsoi in 1176, Myeonghakso is connected to the Tanhang-dong area of Seo-gu, Daejeon today, and the park contains the Myeonghakso Popular Uprising Memorial Tower honoring it.

In 2005, a plan to convert the site of the Namsun Park sledding area into a history and ecology themed learning park was promoted along with the construction of the memorial tower. If you want to see the historical story first, it is better to plan a separate route for the memorial tower and the themed park before or after using the gym.

Completed on July 2, 2002, Namsun Park Sports Complex Gymnasium with a total floor area of 12,123㎡

The Namsun Park Sports Complex Gymnasium inside the park was completed on July 2, 2002. It has a total floor area of 12,123㎡ and consists of 1 basement level and 3 above-ground floors. An ice rink, wave pool, swimming pool, squash courts, fitness facilities, an indoor golf practice range, a futsal court, showers, and changing rooms are all located in one building.

The official tourism guide for Seo-gu, Daejeon introduces this place as a comprehensive leisure sports center that operates Daejeon's only ice rink and wave pool. Since park walks and indoor exercise follow different operating conditions, you should check the notices and timetable on the day of your visit first, especially for the ice rink, swimming pool, and wave pool.

• Main phone: 042-488-5605
• Gym inquiry phone: 042-488-5614
• Customer center hours: 09:00~18:00, break time 12:00~13:00
• Official website: https://www.namsunpark.com/

Ice rink use starts at 4,000 won per session, and the wave pool operates only in July and August

According to the Seo-gu Office guide, the ice rink usage fee per session is 4,000 won for adults, 3,500 won for teenagers, and 2,800 won for children. Monthly memberships are 70,000 won, 60,000 won, and 50,000 won respectively. If it is your first time skating, equipment rental and the number of available sessions may be subject to separate notices in addition to the admission fee, so it is safest to confirm by phone.

The wave pool is a summer-only facility. The 2026 guide states that regular opening is from July 21 to August 20, 11:00~18:00, and weekend opening is from July 12 to August 24, 10:00~18:30. The one-day fee for the wave pool is 10,000 won for adults, 8,800 won for teenagers, and 7,700 won for children. Swimsuits, swim caps, and life jackets are required, and the life jacket rental fee is 3,000 won.

• Golf practice range per session: 5,000 won, based on one box
• Fitness center monthly membership: 50,000 won
• Squash court monthly membership: 50,000 won
• Futsal court rental information: weekdays 06:00~23:00, weekends 10:00~23:00

The swimming pool uses a 2-hour standard, and hours differ on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and on weekends and holidays

Swimming pool day use is based on a 2-hour period after payment, and exceeding the time limit or unauthorized use may result in additional charges or restrictions. According to the 2026 swimming guide, free-swim operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00~18:30, and weekends and holidays 10:00~18:45.

Lessons for adults are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 06:10, 07:10, 09:10, 10:10, 19:10, and 20:10, and on Tuesday and Thursday at 06:10, 09:10, and 19:10. Children's classes are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 16:10, 17:10, and 18:10, while aqua aerobics is offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:10 and 13:10.

• Adult swimming lessons, 3 times per week: 62,000 won per month
• Children's swimming lessons, 3 times per week: 50,000 won per month
• Locker: 5,000 won per month, deposit 10,000 won
• Parking lot use after swimming pool payment: 3 hours

Namsun-ro 66, which buses 108, 106, 514, and 916 pass by, with parking for 300 vehicles

The road-name address of the Namsun Park Sports Complex Gymnasium is 66 Namsun-ro (Tanbang-dong), Seo-gu, Daejeon. This is a different location from the Yongmun-ro 41-15 address provided by the user, so if you are looking for the gym, ice rink, or wave pool, you must set "66 Namsun-ro" as your destination.

The Seo-gu tourism guide lists city buses 108, 514, 106, and 916 as access routes to the gym. The parking lot can accommodate 300 vehicles across the basement level 1, ground level 1, and rooftop level, but when swimming pool and ice rink sessions overlap, taking the bus may be easier than driving.

• Address: 66 Namsun-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon (Tanbang-dong)
• Parking: 300 vehicles, basement level 1, ground level 1, rooftop level
• Bus: 108, 106, 514, 916
• Futsal court reservation/inquiry: 042-488-5613

When asking about the fourth Sunday of April and the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, first check whether each facility is closed

Namsun Park itself is an outdoor park, but the facilities inside the sports complex follow separate operating schedules and closure conditions by sport. Public facility opening information states that the fitness center is closed on the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays and on the fourth Sunday of every month, while the futsal court is also listed as closed on the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, Labor Day, and the fourth Sunday of every month.

The swimming pool, ice rink, and wave pool may change to shorter operating hours or closure days depending on the season and facility maintenance. In particular, the wave pool is limited to July and August, and the ice rink may have different general-use hours due to ice quality management and rentals, so it is better to call 042-488-5605 before departure and inquire about the desired sport and session together.

• Recommended stay: 30 to 40 minutes for the history-themed park only, 2 to 3 hours if you add one sports facility
• Swimming: bring a swimsuit and swim cap
• Wave pool: swimsuit, swim cap, and life jacket required
• Accessibility: inside-building movement, wheelchair support, and foreign-language guidance should be confirmed by phone in advance

The best sequence for travelers who want to see the Myeonghakso Memorial Tower and the indoor ice rink at once

Namsun Park is more of an outdoor memorial space honoring a popular uprising from the Goryeo period, combined with a modern sports complex, rather than a museum-like site that precisely restores historical ruins. Therefore, it is especially suitable for visitors who want to understand the historical context of Myeonghakso, see the memorial tower, and then use the indoor sports facilities.

Conversely, if you are expecting only a quiet nature walk, or if you want to use a specific sport such as swimming or skating without a reservation, it may not match your expectations. The most practical sequence is to walk the memorial tower and park route first during the day, then move on to the ice rink or swimming pool after confirming reservations and operating status.