Swimming, a Small Theater, and Club Rooms Next to Seoul National University Venture Town Station
Gwanak Youth Center is a public youth and recreational sports facility in Gwanak-gu at 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil. With everything from a swimming pool on B2 to a small theater on the 1st floor, a gymnasium on the 2nd floor, and cultural classrooms on the 3rd and 4th floors, be sure to visit according to the purpose of your program.
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Uses of 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil, from Basement Level 2 to the Fourth Floor Above Ground
The road-name address of the Gwanak Youth Center is 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and the postal code is 08813. The Seoul Culture Portal lists the site area as 1,944.4㎡ and the total floor area as 4,941.01㎡; the building consists of two basement levels and four floors above ground.
The layout is clearly organized by floor. Basement Level 2 contains an indoor swimming pool; Basement Level 1 has a women's changing room, shower room, band room, and parking lot; the first floor has a reception desk, small theater, and parking lot; the second floor has a gymnasium, meeting room, and Byeolsoll Classroom; the third floor has a fitness center, club rooms, and Culture Classrooms 1–5; and the fourth floor has Culture Classroom 6, a piano classroom, and a multipurpose room.
- Swimming pool: Basement Level 2
- Small theater: First floor
- Gymnasium: Second floor
- Fitness center and club rooms: Third floor
- Culture classrooms: Third and fourth floors
Why It Suits People Looking for a 25 m Four-Lane Pool and a Children's Pool
The swimming pool on Basement Level 2 is a public sports facility consisting of a 25 m, four-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Swimming, aqua aerobics, fitness, yoga, Pilates, dance and ballet, and soccer are listed as programs operated by the center, but the actual classes and hours available for general use may vary according to the monthly recruitment announcements.
According to Seoul sports facility information, operating hours are 06:00–21:50 on weekdays and 06:00–21:50 on Saturdays; the facility is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Fees vary by program rather than being a uniform admission fee, so it is safest to decide whether you want to use the pool, fitness center, or classes and then check the fee for the relevant month on the official reservation page.
- Pool specifications: 25 m, four-lane adult pool and children's pool
- Facilities: Showers and changing rooms
- Weekday hours: 06:00–21:50
- Saturday hours: 06:00–21:50
- Closed: Sundays and public holidays
For Renting the Small Theater on the First Floor, Apply One Month in Advance and Pre-Register Three Vehicles
The small theater on the first floor is a space for local information sessions and youth and cultural events. A residents' briefing on an urban renewal project in Gwanak-gu was also held there, so it is more accurate to view the theater as a venue requiring a rental procedure rather than a facility that can be used through a same-day visit like the swimming pool or gymnasium.
The small theater's terms of use state that organizations or groups wishing to use it must submit an application and pay the usage fee one month before the intended date. After submission, approval or rejection is communicated within one week following the center's internal approval process. Up to three event vehicles are permitted, but their license plate numbers must be submitted by the day before the event. Separate usage fees are listed as 30,000 won for a beam projector, 40,000 won for a piano, and 30,000 won for stage lighting.
- Rental application: One month before the intended date
- Approval notice: Within one week after document submission
- Event parking: Three vehicles; submit license plate numbers by the previous day
- Beam projector: 30,000 won
- Piano: 40,000 won
- Stage lighting: 30,000 won
Access Routes from Seoul National University Venture Town Station on the Sillim Line and Bus 5511
The nearest railway access point is Seoul National University Venture Town Station on the Sillim Line. The Seoul Culture Portal lists Daehak-dong Gosi-chon Entrance, Seoul National University Venture Town Station, and Samseong-dong Community Service Center as stops near the center. However, exit numbers and walking times are not provided in the official information, so it is advisable to set your starting point in a map app and check the walking route to 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil.
Listed buses include branch routes 5511, 5516, 5517, 5519, 5528, 6514, and 6515; trunk routes 152 and 506; late-night route N75; and village bus Gwanak 08. If you are carrying swimming equipment or a musical instrument, choosing a route that stops near the center rather than prioritizing the number of transfers can reduce movement inside the building between the basement swimming pool and the classrooms on the upper floors.
- Railway: Seoul National University Venture Town Station on the Sillim Line
- Branch buses: 5511, 5516, 5517, 5519, 5528, 6514, 6515
- Trunk buses: 152, 506
- Late-night bus: N75
- Village bus: Gwanak 08
How Gwanak-gu Manages Youth Facility Operations Through Ordinances and Outsourcing
The Gwanak Youth Center is not simply a private academy or independent gymnasium; it is a local facility subject to the Gwanak-gu Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of Youth Facilities. On June 23, 2023, Gwanak-gu announced the conclusion of an outsourcing agreement related to the center's operation, and on April 30, 2024, it announced the 2023 revenue and expenditure settlement report.
Because of this operating structure, it is best not to view the program schedule and registration process as fixed tourism products. The center is described as a public sports facility managed and operated by the Gwanak-gu Facilities Management Corporation, offering swimming, fitness, culture classrooms, club rooms, and a small theater to local residents as well as youth activities. The department to contact and the documents to prepare may differ depending on whether your purpose is touring the facility, attending a class, or renting a venue.
- Operating organization: Gwanak-gu Facilities Management Corporation
- Announcement of the operating outsourcing agreement: June 23, 2023
- Announcement of the 2023 settlement: April 30, 2024
- Main functions: Youth activities, recreational sports, cultural classes, and venue rentals
Six Things to Check Before Using a Facility That Opens at 06:00
The main contact numbers are listed as both 02-2029-4560 and 02-870-7650, depending on the information source. Sports Seoul and Korea Tourism data provide 02-2029-4560, while the Seoul Culture Portal provides 02-870-7650. For matters related to same-day use, such as swimming, fitness, or parking, it is better to call 02-2029-4560 first and, if you cannot connect, confirm again at 02-870-7650.
Parking is reported to be available, but the parking fees and number of spaces for general users have not been confirmed. Specific information about stroller and wheelchair routes, accessibility facilities, and foreign-language assistance is also difficult to find on the official pages, so if needed, inquire by phone about accessibility for each facility before visiting. For a simple building visit, 20–30 minutes is sufficient; if you are attending a class or exercising, allowing 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, including preparation and shower time, is realistic.
- Official reservation page: https://booking.gwanakgongdan.or.kr/booking/1580
- Main inquiries: 02-2029-4560 or 02-870-7650
- Parking: Available; advance inquiry about fees and number of spaces recommended
- Closed: Sundays and public holidays
- Admission fees: Vary by facility and program
- Recommended time: 20–30 minutes for a space visit; 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours including exercise or classes
Before You Go
- Address
- 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Weekdays 06:00–21:50 / Saturdays 06:00–21:50
- Closed
- Sundays and public holidays
- Admission
- Vary by facility and program
- Phone
- 02-2029-4560 / 02-870-7650
- Official site
- https://booking.gwanakgongdan.or.kr/booking/1580
- Transport
- Near Seoul National University Venture Town Station on the Sillim Line. Stops at Daehak-dong Gosi-chon Entrance, Seoul National University Venture Town Station, and Samseong-dong Community Service Center; branch buses 5511, 5516, 5517, 5519, 5528, 6514, and 6515; trunk buses 152 and 506; N75; and Gwanak 08.
- Parking
- Parking available. Parking fees and the number of spaces for general users require confirmation.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes for a space visit / 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours when exercising or attending a class
- Accessibility
- Officially published information on wheelchair and stroller routes and foreign-language assistance could not be confirmed; calling before visiting is recommended.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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