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A Walk Around Gijije Waterfront Park Linking Wetlands and the Innovation City

Gijije Waterfront Park is a lakeside park spanning Jeonju’s Mansung District and Jeonbuk Innovation City, where visitors can enjoy both wetland ecosystems and urban scenery. It is open year-round, accessible at all times, and free of charge, but bus routes and official parking information could not be separately confirmed.

By the KOTourLive Editorial Team Updated: Sep 2, 2026 16 min 133

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How Jjigi Reservoir at 1094 Jang-dong Became an Innovation City Lake

Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park is a lakeside park spanning Jeonju Manseong District and Jeonbuk Innovation City. The official tourism information lists its lot-number address as 1094 Jang-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, and its road-name address as 115 Giji-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State.

Preserving the wetland environment of Jjigi Reservoir as much as possible and harmonizing it with the surrounding ecological environment are the core principles behind the current layout. Jeonbuk tourism information introduces the wetland as a habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals and describes it as an urban ecological space where the lake meets residential and business districts.

기지제 수변공원과 호수가 함께 보이는 풍경입니다. — A view showing Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park and the lake together. — Photo source: jeonju.go.kr

2008 Urban Management Plan and 2022 Riverside Park Notice

The urban management plan for Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park was decided and announced on March 4, 2008, under Ministry of Construction and Transportation Notice No. 2008-91. Jeonju City subsequently registered a change to the decision on the construction plan for the riverside park as an urban planning facility, along with the topographic map, on November 25, 2022.

The person in charge of Jeonju City's notice dated November 25, 2022, was Hong Ui-seok, and the contact number is 063-281-2418. Since the introductory post about Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park on Jeonju City's tourism website was written on September 15, 2022, it is more accurate to view the site as a park-style tourist attraction whose signs and facilities may change over time.

기지제 호수 가장자리와 수변 산책 공간입니다. — The edge of Jjigi Reservoir and the riverside walking area. — Photo source: jeonju.go.kr

A Lake within the 2,182,940㎡ Innovation City Green Network

Planning materials for Jeonbuk Innovation City present Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park as one of the components of the 2,182,940㎡ area, including the surrounding residential district. The materials also describe a plan to form three park-and-green-space circulation networks centered on Jjigi Reservoir and Jochoncheon Stream.

The planned green network is connected so that Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park can be reached from anywhere. For vehicle access, Giji-ro and Manseong-ro, which connect to the financial business district, are indicated; first-time visitors can enter the address into their navigation system and use these two roads as access routes.

혁신도시와 맞닿은 기지제 수변 경관입니다. — The riverside scenery of Jjigi Reservoir adjoining the Innovation City. — Photo source: jb.go.kr

A Circular Walking Trail and a Cross-Lake Path

The park has a walking trail that circles Jjigi Reservoir, as well as a cross-lake walking path that runs directly across the water. Official information says both trails are well maintained and notes that visitors can observe aquatic plants and animals while crossing the lake.

Along the trail, a green wetland ecosystem appears on one side, while the urban scenery across the lake is visible on the other. Benches are placed at various points, making it possible to sit and enjoy the lake and city view instead of walking continuously.

기지제 횡단 산책로에서 바라본 수변 풍경입니다. — The riverside scenery seen from the cross-lake walking path at Jjigi Reservoir. — Photo source: jb.go.kr

How to Use the Always-Open, Free Park with No Ticket Booth

According to Jeonbuk tourism information, the park is open at all times and has no holidays throughout the year. Admission is free, so visitors can enter the park via the walking trails without a paid ticket booth or reservation process.

Some official tourism information does not list a separate admission fee, and no information has been confirmed stating that only cash is accepted or that photography is prohibited. The inquiry phone number is 063-270-6400, and the official information URL is the Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park introduction page on Jeonju City's tourism website.

무료로 개방된 기지제 수변공원의 산책 구간입니다. — A walking section of Jjigi Reservoir Riverside Park, open free of charge. — Photo source: jeonju.go.kr

15–20 Minutes by Car from the Hanok Village, 3 Minutes from Parking to the Lake

A personal visitor review records arriving after traveling approximately 15–20 minutes by car from Jeonju Hanok Village. The vehicle access routes presented in the planning materials are Giji-ro and Manseong-ro; specific bus route numbers, stop names, and walking times from the stops could not be confirmed in official materials.

One review says it took about 3 minutes to reach the point where the lake became visible after parking. Another review says the riverside park parking lot was free but crowded on weekends and holidays. Since no official parking fee is listed, it is safer not to plan a weekend itinerary on the assumption that parking will be available.

주차 지점에서 이어지는 기지제 접근 동선의 풍경입니다. — The approach route to Jjigi Reservoir from the parking area. — Photo source: jb.go.kr

Seokyangmiae Photo Zone and Nighttime Landscape Lighting

There is a photo zone along the walking trail where visitors can photograph the scenery of Jjigi Reservoir. It features the phrase “Seokyangmiae, Jjigi Reservoir Where the Sunset Is Beautiful.” Therefore, around sunset, finding a composition that includes both the lake and the phrase is an easy-to-miss photo opportunity at this park.

Jeonbuk tourism information explains that landscape lighting comes on at night and says the trail lighting facilities were installed so residents can walk safely and enjoy the surrounding scenery after dark. However, the lighting times and seasonal operating restrictions could not be confirmed from the published information.

야간 경관조명이 켜진 기지제 수변 산책로입니다. — The Jjigi Reservoir riverside trail with nighttime landscape lighting on. — Photo source: jb.go.kr

Know the Wide, Flat Paths, Pet Policy, and Restroom Location in Advance

Personal reviews describe the walking trail as wide and flat. Official information also says the circular trail around the lake and the cross-lake trail are well maintained, but detailed accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers has not been separately confirmed.

A personal review says walking with pets and dogs is allowed and that leashes and waste bags are required. A report says there is one public restroom along the main road near the entrance from the Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation toward the riverside park, so it is advisable to locate it before walking to the opposite side of the lake.

When to Plan a Three-Hour Course and Who May Not Enjoy the Visit

According to personal reviews, a walking course of approximately three hours is possible when the route is connected with nearby neighborhood parks. Conversely, travelers who only want a brief look at the lake scenery can shorten their stay by using the route where the lake is visible about 3 minutes after parking.

Another review says the bicycle path is marked with lights, so pedestrians should be careful around bicycle traffic at night. The area is also introduced as having many cafés, allowing visitors to choose a café terrace with a good view after their walk; however, specific café names, operating hours, and reservation availability were not confirmed in this guide.

기지제 주변 녹지와 도시 건물이 함께 보이는 산책 풍경입니다. — A walking scene showing the greenery around Jjigi Reservoir together with urban buildings. — Photo source: jeonju.go.kr

Before You Go

Address: 115 Giji-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State / Lot number: 1094 Jang-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State
Hours: Open at all times
Closed: Open year-round
Admission: Free
Phone: 063-270-6400
Official site: https://tour.jeonju.go.kr/board/view.jeonju?boardId=BBS_0000022&contentsSid=1&dataSid=10856&menuCd=DOM_000000105007000000&paging=ok&startPage=1
Transport: Vehicle access via Giji-ro and Manseong-ro is presented in the planning materials. Specific bus route numbers and walking times from stops could not be confirmed
Parking: Official parking fees not confirmed. Personal reviews record that the riverside park parking lot is free but mention congestion on weekends and holidays
Time needed: Approximately 3 hours for a walking course connected with nearby neighborhood parks, according to reviews
Accessibility: Official information says the circular and cross-lake walking trails are maintained, while personal reviews describe the paths as wide and flat

The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.

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