Gwanak District Residents’ Sports Ground at the foot of Gwanaksan, 800 m from Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station
Gwanak District Residents’ Sports Ground is a community sports facility at 40 Nakseongdae-ro, equipped with an artificial-turf soccer field, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. Since opening in 1992, it took its current form in 2004 with artificial turf and a 294 m jogging track. It is well suited for connecting routes for watching games and strolling with the area around Nakseongdae Park.
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Gwanak District Residents’ Sports Ground, converted to artificial turf in 2004 after opening in 1992
Gwanak District Residents’ Sports Ground is a community sports facility owned by Gwanak District in Seoul Special City, and opened on July 23, 1992. Its current address is 40 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and the postal code is 08790. Because the provided coordinates and Ssukgogae-ro address do not match the sports ground’s location, it is safest to enter “40 Nakseongdae-ro” as the destination when visiting.
In 2004, the existing ground was renovated into an artificial-turf field at a cost of approximately 1.3 billion won, and a four-lane jogging track measuring 294 m in total was built around it, giving the facility its current basic structure. The same renovation added a main stand and approximately 1,400 spectator seats, while two lighting towers and twenty 2,000 W lights were installed in 2006, creating the basis for nighttime use.
- Opening date: July 23, 1992
- Renovation: Artificial turf, 294 m four-lane track, and approximately 1,400 spectator seats in 2004
- Night lighting: Two lighting towers and twenty 2,000 W lights installed in 2006
91 m × 45 m youth soccer field and four tennis courts: How they are used
The key facilities are a soccer field, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. The artificial-turf soccer field follows youth soccer dimensions, measuring 91 m long and 45 m wide, and is a rental facility requiring advance reservations and usage fees rather than a space that individuals can freely enter. Even when watching a soccer match or group training, access routes may vary according to tournament and rental schedules.
The four tennis courts can be used by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis, and usage fees apply. The Gwanak-gu Facilities Management Corporation’s reservation system may restrict access from overseas IP addresses, so those arranging a schedule from outside Korea should first contact the main telephone number, 02-2015-2750, to ask whether the facility is operating and about the reservation process. The basketball court and foot-volleyball court have previously operated through free rental programs, but availability on the day may vary depending on event schedules.
- Soccer field dimensions: 91 m × 45 m; advance reservation required
- Tennis courts: Four courts; reservation or first-come, first-served use
- Inquiries: 02-2015-2750
- Operator: Entrusted to the Gwanak-gu Facilities Management Corporation for management since April 2007
06:00–22:00; closed on Lunar New Year, Chuseok holidays, and January 1
According to publicly available tourism information, the hours are 06:00–22:00 every day, and the days off are January 1 and the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays. Since no uniform admission fee is published for entering the facility itself, admission can be regarded as free, but separate usage fees apply to activities using courts or fields, such as the soccer field and tennis courts. Exact rental fees and available times should be confirmed through the reservation page or by telephone.
Preparation differs depending on whether the purpose of a general visit is watching a match, walking along the track, or reserving a court. Visitors coming for exercise may be concentrated immediately after opening at 06:00, and the area may become crowded with players and officials on days when local tournaments such as the Gwanak-gu Football Association Chairman’s Cup are held. Forty-three teams participated in the 46th Gwanak-gu Football Association Chairman’s Cup tournament in 2026 and played matches here.
- Hours: 06:00–22:00
- Closed: January 1, Lunar New Year holidays, and Chuseok holidays
- Admission: Free
- Use of courts and fields: Separate rental fees apply
Approximately 800 m from Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station on Line 2; buses stop at Nakseongdaedong
By subway, the sports ground is described as approximately 800 m from Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station on Line 2. The route continues along the edge of a residential area at the foot of Gwanaksan Mountain rather than along a flat tourist promenade, so it is advisable to allow plenty of time if traveling to arrive by the start of a match. Gwanak District’s official electronic map also presents a 518 m, six-minute walking route from Exit 2 of Seoul National University Station via Syarosu-gil and Baekseol Sangsang Children’s Park to the sports ground.
At the nearby “Nakseongdaedong” stop, trunk bus routes 461, 641, and 643; branch bus routes 5413, 5524, 5528, 5530, and 8541; and late-night routes N40 and N61 stop. At the “Bongcheon 7-dong Market Entrance” stop, local village bus Gwanak 04 is available. For those traveling directly from the airport, airport bus 6017 stops near Nakseongdae Entrance, but the walking route from there to the sports ground must be calculated separately.
- Subway: Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station on Line 2, approximately 800 m
- Bus: Nakseongdaedong stop: 461, 641, 643, 5413, 5524, 5528, 5530, 8541
- Village bus: Bongcheon 7-dong Market Entrance, Gwanak 04
- Airport bus: 6017 near Nakseongdae Entrance
The density of local community sports events on an 11,670 m² site
Public materials list the site area as 11,670 m², the stadium area as 10,800 m², and the stand capacity as 2,000 people. Other introductory materials sometimes give the total area as 12,713 m², so the stated area may differ depending on the facility scope and calculation criteria. Rather than focusing on the numbers, visitors can plan their route more easily by understanding that the soccer field, track, courts, and spectator seating are concentrated within one site.
This sports ground is a local stadium where the Gwanak District Residents’ Athletic Meet and Football Association tournaments are held, in addition to individual exercise and club activities by residents. The 46th Gwanak-gu Football Association Chairman’s Cup tournament, which began in April 2026, included age-group matches ranging from the young adult division for people in their 20s to the senior division for people in their 60s. On specific match days, the site may be more suitable for watching community soccer than for a quiet walk.
- Listed site area: 11,670 m²
- Listed stadium area: 10,800 m²
- Listed stand capacity: 2,000 people
- Renovation material for spectator seating: Approximately 1,400 seats
A 2.8 km walking route leading to Nakseongdae Park and Syarosu-gil
A brief visit to the sports ground alone takes 30–60 minutes, while one to two hours is appropriate if a scheduled match or tennis session is included. The walking route on Gwanak District’s electronic map links approximately 2.8 km in the following order: Exit 2 of Seoul National University Station → Syarosu-gil, 246 m → Baekseol Sangsang Children’s Park, 429 m → Gwanak District Residents’ Sports Ground, 518 m → Deoksu Park, 475 m → Nakseongdae Park, 634 m → Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station.
Continuing toward Nakseongdae Park allows visitors to see the site of General Gang Gam-chan’s birthplace and the Nakseongdae area, while returning toward Seoul National University Station connects to the restaurants and cafés of Syarosu-gil. The sports ground is an actual community sports facility, not a museum or paid tourist attraction, so it is unsuitable for entering rental areas without permission or making loud noises during matches.
- Recommended stay: 30–60 minutes for a walk only; one to two hours including use of facilities or watching a match
- Exit 2 of Seoul National University Station → sports ground: 518 m and six minutes on foot according to the official route
- Sports ground → Deoksu Park: 475 m and seven minutes on foot
- Deoksu Park → Nakseongdae Park: 634 m and ten minutes on foot
Check on-site conditions first for parking, restrooms, and wheelchair visits
Parking is reported to be available, but a reliable, up-to-date official table of parking spaces and fees could not be secured. Since parking availability may decrease on soccer tournament or group rental days, the safest approach for those arriving by car is to call 02-2015-2750 and confirm same-day availability and fees. By public transportation, the simplest route is to walk approximately 800 m from Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station.
Accessible restroom data lists one toilet for men with disabilities, one toilet for women with disabilities, and a diaper-changing table in the women’s restroom. However, official information could not be confirmed regarding the sports ground’s overall barrier-free routes, wheelchair spectator seating, the areas accessible with a stroller, or the availability of on-site guidance in foreign languages. Visitors accompanied by wheelchair users or strollers, or those requiring foreign-language assistance, should contact the management office before visiting.
- Parking: Available; calling to confirm the number of spaces and fees is recommended
- Accessible restrooms: Data lists one toilet for men with disabilities and one for women with disabilities
- Diaper-changing table: Data lists one in the women’s restroom
- Accessibility and foreign-language guidance: Advance inquiries recommended
Distinguishing track-focused visits from current use based on a 2020 review
A visit review from May 2020 records that use of the soccer field, basketball court, and tennis courts was restricted due to infectious-disease prevention measures at the time, leaving only the track available. This does not indicate the current operating status and should be viewed only as a past example showing that visitors are not guaranteed unrestricted use of all facilities when they go to the sports ground.
Current public information presents soccer-field rentals and tennis-court use as the basic structure, with operating hours listed as 06:00–22:00. Therefore, for sightseeing or walking, foreign visitors should use the outer paths, while those intending to use facilities for racket sports or soccer should first confirm identity requirements, reservation conditions, and usage fees by telephone.
- Date of past pandemic-related restriction review: May 2020
- Currently published hours: 06:00–22:00
- Reservation inquiries: 02-2015-2750
- Official reservation address: booking.gwanakgongdan.or.kr/booking/1573
Before You Go
- Address
- 40 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul Special City
- Hours
- 06:00–22:00
- Closed
- January 1 / Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays
- Admission
- Free (separate rental fees apply for use of facilities such as the soccer field and tennis courts)
- Phone
- 02-2015-2750
- Official site
- https://booking.gwanakgongdan.or.kr/booking/1573
- Transport
- Approximately 800 m from Exit 4 of Nakseongdae Station on Line 2. Nakseongdaedong stop: 461, 641, 643, 5413, 5524, 5528, 5530, 8541, N40, N61. Bongcheon 7-dong Market Entrance: Gwanak 04.
- Parking
- Available. Calling to confirm the number of spaces and fees is recommended.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes for walking and viewing the exterior; one to two hours including watching a match or using facilities
- Accessibility
- Accessible restroom information is available, but advance inquiries are recommended regarding wheelchair and stroller routes throughout the sports ground and the availability of foreign-language guidance.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official guidance again before visiting.
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