95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Haneul Park (하늘공원)

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Haneul Park is part of the World Cup Park and one of the five parks near the World Cup Stadium together with Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, Nanji Hangang Park, and Noeul Park. It was established for the purpose of restoring the ecological environment so operates its facilities by using natural energy. It features a silver grass field, a mixed grassland, a rock garden, a sunflower field, an observatory rest area, and a wind power generator. Among the various parts of the World Cup Park, it is located the closest to the sky and shows the transformation from a barren landfill restored to nature. In fall, silver grass forms a spectacle, and, here, visitors can get a clear, panoramic view of Seoul including Bukhansan Mountain and the Hangang River. It is also known as a place for beautiful sunsets and nightscapes.