Yuldong Park (율동공원, 栗洞公園), is a Bundang-gu park in the city of Seongnam that stretches over Yul-dong and Bundang-dong. First opened in August of 1999, this 30-hectare green space is well known for its large reservoir and 45 meter high bungee jumping platform. The park has a long walking trail skirting around the small Yuldong Lake (율동호수), where you can periodically see the parks's large fountain spray water as much as a hundred meters into the air. Park visitors can also enjoy badminton, roller blading, cycling, two playgrounds, three large open lawns, a seasonal flower garden, a reed field with a board walk running through it, as well as a sculpture plaza.
Yuldong Park is more suited for biking than any other park in the area, with its wide biking trails. There are many places within the park where bicycles can be rented out, including bikes for couples. Large cart-like bicycles can also be rented at the main concession near the entrance. The badminton courts are off to the right hand side of the park and can abe used night or day thanks to the outside lighting. There are concessions throughout the park including a coffee shop and restaurant called Lakeside House (호반의 집)
The park is open from 10am to 9pm (10pm on weekends). Ample public parking is available. For information call 031-704-6266.
[edit] Bungee jump
The 45 meter bungee jump tower is easily visible anywhere in the park and almost appear to be floating on the lake itself. It also happens to be the highest such facility in the country. It is open on weekdays from 10am to 6pm, but closes at 7pm on Weekends and holidays. The cost per person is 25,00 won but there are group rates available (10% for groups of 10 and 20% for 20). The jump is limited to those between the ages of 15 and 50, and must have a weight between 36-108 kg. People with heart conditions, pregnant women and those under the influence of alchol are forbiden from using these facilities. There is also a convience store located within the tower.
[edit] Sculpture plaza
The sculpture plaza is known as the Book Theme Park (책테마파크), and is located along the path to the right of the main entrance. There are five different sections of giant building-like sculptures dipicting different aspects of books, including a large roman amphitheater. In the main building there is a children's library and Internet facilities.
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