There are also many swimming pools and many water-related sports such as water-skiing, yachting, boat racing, and fishing.
Hangang Park was built from 1982 to 1986, with the government's launch of the Han River Development Project.
[2] The main goal of the project was to create an environmently friendly space that the citizens of Seoul, Koreans, foreigners and tourists can enjoy.
[citation needed] In 2007, the Hangang Renaissance Project was launched with the same goal, and will terminate in 2030.
On June 24, 2020, five people infected with COVID-19 were revealed to have used a convenience store at Yeouido Hangang Park.
It was part and the first result of the Han River Renaissance Project, one of the major policies of Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul.
It was built with the abolition of Najido Garbage centre which was a landfill site along the Han River.
The Cafe of Light is located close to Yeouinaru Station with a panoramic view of the Hangang Park.
In addition, in 2015, mini-bikes, bumper cars and electric bicycles were newly constructed to meet the needs of children.
[9] The Hangang Spring Flower Festival (한강봄꽃축제), also referred to as Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (여의도봄꽃축제), is held in 'Yeoui West Street' (여의서로) in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, usually in early April, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
In Hangang Park, Godeok-dong, Bamseom, and Amsa-dong are designated as Ecological Landscape Conservation Areas.
The artificial shore and bicycle road of the Amsa-dong riverside was demolished, and an ecological park with wildflowers, walking trails, a community of reeds and mussels was created to expand the habitat of livings and to improve the view of the scene.