Seocho Culture and Arts Park Where Metasequoia 2-gil Meets a 200 m Red Clay Trail
Established in 1994 in District 3 of Yangjae Citizen’s Forest, Seocho Culture and Arts Park is a park where 10 sculptures, a metasequoia walking path, and a 200 m circular red clay trail are connected along one route. From Yangjae Station, take Seocho-08 and get off at the Seocho Culture and Arts Park stop. The park is reportedly not equipped with its own parking spaces.
Why Yangjae Citizens’ Forest District 3 Became the “Culture and Arts Park” in 1994
Seocho Culture and Arts Park is located around 40 Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, and 200 Yangjae-dong. It is a park established in 1994 in District 3 of Yangjae Citizens’ Forest. Seoul Metropolitan Government materials describe it as having opened in October 1994, covering approximately 20,000 pyeong, and consisting of four sections: the Play Yard, Central Plaza, Lawn Plaza, and Outdoor Stage.
The reason this park feels separate from Districts 1 and 2 of Yangjae Citizens’ Forest is that the Gyeongbu Expressway runs between them. Seoul Institute materials record that District 3 consequently took on an independent form overall, and explain that the sculptures along the walking paths are a key element of the name “Culture and Arts Park.”
The Park’s Original Design Seen Between 10 Sculptures and the Lawn Plaza
According to an article by a Seoul Metropolitan Government citizen reporter, 10 works by famous sculptors are exhibited here, giving the site the name “Seocho Culture and Arts Park.” Even on a short walk, its distinctive feature is that visitors encounter sculptures one after another rather than seeing only trees.
The park’s main sections are the Play Yard, Central Plaza, Lawn Plaza, and Outdoor Stage. The Outdoor Stage and Lawn Plaza are not permanent performance venues, so their atmosphere may vary depending on events. It is therefore best to check Seocho-gu’s event announcements in advance to see whether a festival or performance is scheduled for your visit.
Two Routes: Opposite the Children’s Traffic Safety Education Center and the Metasequoia Paths of Seoul’s Reflection Trail
There are two metasequoia paths within the park. The first appears when you walk to the left from opposite the Children’s Traffic Safety Education Center, while the second is the “Seoul Reflection Trail.” To see both paths, it is better to check the guide map and continue along the forest paths rather than viewing only one section from the entrance and turning back.
Fir trees, Korean nut pines, and metasequoias are planted around the walking paths, and the Reflection Trail is also known as a filming location for the drama <When the Camellia Blooms>. If your goal is specifically to find the filming location, it is more efficient route-wise to allow around 40–60 minutes and combine the sculptures and forest paths instead of simply checking the bench and leaving.
The 200-Meter Looping Red Clay Path Added in 2025: What to Prepare Before Walking Barefoot
Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 2025 introduction to the park states that a 200-meter looping barefoot red clay path and a red clay foot spa have been created. Although the path connects to the dirt trails between the metasequoias, anyone planning to use it barefoot should bring wet wipes or a towel for cleaning their feet, as well as an extra pair of socks.
The condition of the dirt and red clay paths may change after rain. If you are visiting specifically to walk barefoot, choose a clear day when it is easier to check the ground conditions rather than going immediately after rainfall. Visitors with foot injuries or difficulty walking on slippery surfaces should choose the regular walking paths for safety.
How to Take Seocho 08 from Exits 10 or 11 of Yangjae Station
At Yangjae Station on Subway Line 3, Seoul’s public service reservation page advises taking the village bus Seocho 08 from the bus stop near Exit 10 or 11 and getting off at the “Seocho Culture and Arts Park” stop. The same information states that buses 4435 and 541 are also available.
From Yangjae Citizens’ Forest Station on the Shinbundang Line, the walking distance is listed as approximately 795 meters from Exit 5. If you plan to see facilities in both the northern and southern parts of the park, you can get off the bus from Yangjae Station, walk through the park, and exit toward Yangjae Citizens’ Forest Station to reduce backtracking.
No Park Parking Lot: How to Understand Admission Fees and Operating Hours
Seocho Culture and Arts Park is a free, walk-oriented park with no admission fee, and no regular closing day for the park itself has been identified. However, facilities such as the Forest Kindergarten, kids’ café, and event spaces may have separate reservation procedures, operating hours, and age requirements for individual programs. The park walk and facility use should therefore not be treated as subject to the same rules.
The park program information on Seoul’s public service reservation system explicitly states that there is no parking space and recommends using public transportation. If you travel by car, do not assume that parking is available inside the park. Instead, check separately on the day of your visit whether paid parking is available in the nearby Yangjae Citizens’ Forest area and what operating conditions apply. A representative phone number and fixed operating hours for the entire park could not be confirmed in the official information, so inquiries about events should be directed to the contact details of the relevant organizing institution.
Reserve Seoripul Nori School and Forest Kindergarten Programs Separately from a Park Walk
The park has a Forest Kindergarten Experience Center and children’s play areas. The Seoul-style kids’ café “Seoripul Nori School Culture and Arts Park Branch” is also listed inside the park at 40 Baumoe-ro 12-gil. The kids’ café inquiry number is listed as 02-577-9340, but available sessions and reservation availability may vary by date.
Examples of Forest Kindergarten programs have advised advance online reservations, suspension of operations during rainy weather, and preparation of long-sleeved shirts, long pants, athletic shoes, and drinking water. In other words, although walking into the park with children is unrestricted, it is better to check Seoul’s public service reservation system or the operator’s announcements for experiential programs rather than expecting same-day on-site registration.
Before You Go
- Address
- 40 Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Yangjae-dong)
- Admission
- Free
- Official site
- https://www.seocho.go.kr/
- Transport
- Take Seocho 08 near Exits 10 or 11 of Yangjae Station on Subway Line 3 and get off at “Seocho Culture and Arts Park.” Buses 4435 and 541 are also available. Approximately 795 meters on foot from Exit 5 of Yangjae Citizens’ Forest Station on the Shinbundang Line.
- Parking
- No parking space in the park. Public transportation is recommended.
- Time needed
- 40–60 minutes for the metasequoia paths and sculpture walk; 60–90 minutes including the red clay path.
- Accessibility
- The park has regular walking paths as well as dirt and red clay paths, so checking the ground conditions on site is recommended before traveling by wheelchair or stroller. No permanent foreign-language information could be confirmed.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official information again before visiting.
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Maeheon Civic ForestAn urban forest where you can stroll along forest paths and past commemorative sculptures. -
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Maeheon Yun Bong-gil Memorial HallA memorial hall where visitors can learn about the life of Yun Bong-gil and view materials related to the Korean independence movement. -
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Seoul Arts CenterA multidisciplinary cultural complex where visitors can enjoy performances, art exhibitions, and cultural and artistic programs. -
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National Gugak CenterA cultural space where visitors can enjoy and experience gugak performances and exhibitions of traditional music.
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Im Byeong-ju Sandong KalguksuA restaurant serving hand-cut noodles, dumplings, and seasonal noodle dishes. -
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