[edit] Fitness
In addition to the government's center, there are a number of gyms or fitness centers with weight and aerobic training. At least one street has a par-cours-like arrangement on it.
[edit] Fitness and Sports Centers and Facilities
There are several fitness studios and centers for learning various martial arts (TKD, gumdo, hapkido, traditional Korean archery), a community center, and a large soccer stadium open for public use at no cost (with tennis, badminton, volleyball, track, basketball, indoor croquet, weight training, inline, skate-board, 족구 [kick tennis], traditional drumming,and table-tennis facilities). The soccer field itself is restricted to registered clubs. Konyang University and at least two other institutions have outdoor tennis courts and baseball fields. There are a number of soccer fields, clay running tracks, and tradtional Korean wrestling rings at various educational institutions. Commercial golf driving "ranges" (with net systems) are to be found in the city. There is one bowling facility. Fitness paths and exercise stations along sidewalks are to be found in a few spots in the city.
[edit] Outdoor Activities
Nonsan is located in a valley with hiking mountains pretty much surrounding it. The wooded hills with-in Nonsan have shorter trails, some with par-cours-like equipment. Similar equipment can also be found streetside.
Hills and mountains near Nonsan that have hiking trails include
- Noseong Castle (노성성) (Historic Site # 393) lies about 12 km north of Nonsan. It includes a mostly easy walk with a steep hike to the top, past a fusion temple and on up to the remains of the Baekje fortress wall(not visible), the last line of defense against the Shilla forces. It is about a two hour walk. There are no no facilities for purchasing food, etc. It is a very lightly traveled path.
There are no true parks within the city proper other than the wooded hills with numerous walking trails, though there is one at the Gwonchoksa Temple in Eunjin. There are a few totlots. In addition, on the edge of the urban area are wooded hills with hiking and modified par-cours trails as well as picnicking facilities. One such area is behind Konyang University. Another is beside Highway 23.
- General Society Welfare Center (459, Jisan-dong, Nonsan City; telephone: 82-41-730-1646)
- There is 불가마사우나, a very nice modern sauna center across the major street from the stadium. There are various hot-tubs and a steam sauna in the separate men's and women's areas, where one is nude. In the joint-use area, where one wears the provided sweatsuit-like outfits, there are four dry saunas and an "ice room" as well as massage chairs, sleeping areas, large-screen t.v.s, and food services. A family atmosphere abounds. One can stay as long as one wishes, even through the entire night. The cost for an adult is 5,000 won (4 for entry, 1 for sweatsuit). Towels, soap, lotion, etc. are provided free-of-extra-charge. Toothbrushes, razors, hand-scrubbers can be bought at reasonable prices. Body scrubs and massages are available.
[edit] Swimming
Two public beaches are on the sea, about an hour's drive to the west.
One school has an indoor swimming pool with quite restricted hours for which a high monthly fee is charged.
Daejeon and other cities not extremely far away have a number of swimming pools.
