Unjeong Lake Park Forest Experience Center for Young Children

Unjeong Lake Park Children's Forest Experience Center, where kids can run and play in nature

About this place

Unjeong Lake Park Children's Forest Experience Center is a nature experience space just for children, located inside Unjeong Lake Park at 188 Gaon-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was created as a forest education facility where kids can directly experience the many features of the forest and play freely in nature. Located right in the middle of an urban park, it is easy to access, and one of its biggest strengths is that your family can enjoy a nature experience along with a park walk.

Key features and experience facilities

• An eco-friendly space created while preserving the park's original terrain and trees as much as possible
• A variety of play and experience facilities designed to spark children's curiosity and engage all five senses
• Main experience zones, with around 10 in total
  • Rope play
  • Log play
  • Single-log stepping bridge
  • Maze path
  • Forest classroom
  • Indian tent house
  • Tree climbing
  • Net beds and hammocks
• Designed with children's safety in mind, including safety rope railings and walking mats

Operation and programs

• Anyone may freely visit the Children's Forest Experience Center and use the facilities.
• Forest experience programs led by children's forest instructors are offered regularly, adding an educational element to the visit.
• Main programs vary by season, and family participation programs are also available.
• Use of the facilities is free, but program participation requires a separate recruitment notice and reservation.

Tips and guidance

• It is closest if you head there from the "Play Cloud" side.
• Unjeong Lake Park Parking Lot 1 is nearby and is free for up to 1 hour. After that, 500 won per 20 minutes is charged. On weekends, it may be full, so please keep that in mind when visiting.
• From the parking lot, go up the stairs, face Play Cloud, and walk along the pond on the path to the left. You will come to a bridge, and if you continue a little farther along the path, you will find the forest playground.
• If you exit through the lower entrance of the forest playground, there is a restroom where you can wash your hands after playing.
• It is nice to bring water or simple snacks and enjoy a walk together.
• Because this is a space for young children only, use may be restricted for elementary school age children and older, and pets are not allowed.
• There are no trash bins in order to maintain a pleasant environment, so you must take your trash with you.
• During forest experience programs, general use may be temporarily restricted.

Why families recommend it

• Kids can naturally experience important early childhood development in nature, including creativity, physical growth, and social skills.
• It is a true forest experience space that is easy to reach from the city, making it perfect for a special everyday outing with your child.
• With a variety of play opportunities, hands-on experiences, and scenery that changes with the seasons, it is a wonderful place to support sensory development.

Recommended for these families

1. Families who love nature and want their child to enjoy the experience of running and playing in the forest
2. Families who want to enjoy a walk, an outing, and a hands-on experience all at once
3. Families who want to step away from an indoor-focused routine and spend healthy time outdoors

"Make precious nature memories with your child at Unjeong Lake Park Children's Forest Experience Center!"