Dream Forest

Basic Information

Overview 

Dream Forest in Gangbuk-gu, is one of the most representative green parks having cultural resources in Seoul alongside Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul Forest in Seongdong-gu, and World Cup Park in Mapo-gu. Surrounded by Bukhansan Mountain and Uicheon Stream, Bukseoul Dream Forest has a variety of things to see, from a beautiful pond to an art museum, which makes it suitable to spend relaxing time for visitors of all ages.

Attractions 

Guests can enjoy the natural scenery, including wide-open grassland, ponds, and waterfalls. In particular, the Story Yard gives off the vibe of the view the ancestors loved, such as the pavilions and Changnyeongwigung Ritual House, a registered cultural property centered on the pond of Wol-Yeongji. The Dream Forest Art Center includes not only cultural art facilities of exhibition and performance halls, but also an observatory overlooking the northern area in Seoul. There are several children friendly facilities as well, such as the Sang Sang Tok Tok Art Museum, an infant forest experience center, and an outdoor water park open during the summer, making it the perfect place for family visitors with children.

Accessibility 

The entryway of the park is wide, flat, and has no steps and tactile paving is installed. The road surface  of the park is generally flat, and there is a barrier-free walkway that is gently inclined. Except for the traditional pavilion, the main entrances to the buildings in the park are wide and has no steps, making them wheelchair accessible. The elevator at the Visitor Center has rather narrow width, and there is an inclined elevator at the Dream Forest Art Center for visiting the observatory.  

There is an information desk and a Korean information board inside the main buildings. There are accessible restrooms on all floors, and there is a diaper changing station and a nursing room at the 1st floor of the Visitor Center, the 2nd floor of Dream ForestArt Center, and the 1st floor of the Sangsang Tok Tok Art Museum. The Strollers and wheelchairs rental is available at the management office.

The parking facilities for persons with disabilities are at the Visitor Center parking and Art Center parking. 

Click to read the guide for the visitors with young children