Unique water activities to cool off the summer heat are coming to the heart of downtown Seoul!
The giant water playground (paji) “Hatchi Island”will be open for just three days at Ttukseom Hangang Parkin Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
This program is part of the “3rd Take It Easy Han River Triathlon Festival” hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, offering a chance to enjoy a variety of water leisure activities on the Han River without having to travel far out to the suburbs.
Main Water Activities
‘Hatchi Island’ features a giant inflatable playground centered around the Hatchi character—a symbol of Seoul—and consists of various water recreation facilities that everyone, young and old, can enjoy.
- Giant Hatch Bounce: A large inflatable playground installed on the surface of the Han River. The chance to jump and play on Hatch’s belly doesn’t come around every day.
- Slippery Pole Crossing: A hair-raising bridge crossing! You must cross the giant cylindrical poles installed over the Han River. This year, the course is twice as long as last year’s, offering an even greater thrill.
- Water Trampoline and Log Rolling: A water activity reminiscent of old-school game shows, where participants balance on a rotating log on the water and try to last longer than their opponents.
But what if the line is too long?
If you’re worried that you’ll just be waiting in the scorching sun while you’re there to enjoy the water, don’t worry—in addition to this, supplementary programs such as water gun events will be held on-site for waiting visitors to participate in.
Visitor Information and Ticket Reservations
To ensure safe and smooth operations, the event operates primarily on a reservation-based system, and safety personnel are stationed on-site at all times.
- Operating Period: June 5 (Fri) – June 7 (Sun) [Only 3 days]
- Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Event Location: Ttukseom Hangang Park Water Event Site, Neung-dong-ro area, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Admission Fee: 5,000 won per person
- How to Book: Advance reservations on a first-come, first-served basis via the Naver reservation system(While most online advance reservations are currently sold out, additional on-site tickets will be available at the event venue [Ttukseom Rose Garden registration desk] on the day of the event, subject to availability for each time slot.)
- Usage Restrictions: To prevent accidents, admission is restricted to children under 10 years of age or those under 140 cm in height.
- What to Bring: Swimsuit or rash guard, personal towel, change of clothes, etc.
Festival-Related Programs and Tips
During the operation of Hatch Island, a variety of cultural and food events will also be held in the Ttukseom Hangang Park area.
- K-Food Zone: A variety of food vendors will be set up around the waterside stage, so you can satisfy your hunger after a day of water activities.
- Hatchi-Mac Event: On Saturday, June 6, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, a nighttime event will be held where you can enjoy live performances paired with refreshing non-alcoholic beer.
- Hatch Puzzle Run: A mission program where participants search for pieces hidden throughout the park, perfect for families and couples.
Public Transportation and Directions (Geo)
As the Ttukseom Hangang Park parking lot is expected to be very crowded on weekends during the event, using public transportation is strongly recommended.
- Subway: Take Exit 2 or 3 at Jangyang (Ttukseom Hangang Park) Station on Line 7for immediate access on foot. (Please note that the station name has changed from the former Ttukseom Amusement Park Station, so please be careful when using it.)
- Bus: Get off at the Shinja Elementary School stop (buses 2221, 2222, 2415, etc.) or the Jayan General Market stop (bus 2222), then walk toward Hangang Park.
Since this is an opportunity to enjoy water activities in the heart of the city at an affordable price, we recommend checking the first-come, first-served reservation schedule in advance and applying if you plan to visit.
