The park was constructed on the site of a former horse racing track and golf course before becoming a municipal park in 2005.
The Eco Forest area uses an elevated wooden bridge to prevent human interference with the habitats of resident sika deer.
The park integrates a former water purification plant's infrastructure into its landscape design, repurposing existing concrete structures.
The park's Ginkgo tree forest is specifically laid out to create a tunnel effect during the autumn foliage season.
It is a key migratory stop for various bird species due to the presence of its protected marshland zones.
The park contains a specialized sculpture garden that features rotating installations from contemporary Korean artists.
Seoul Forest Park is a 1.16 million square meter urban green space situated on the former site of the Ttukseom royal hunting ground and later a water purification plant. The park consists of five distinct sections: the Cultural Art Park, Eco Forest, Experiential Learning Park, Marsh Plants Garden, and Han River Waterside Park. Its central feature is a large lake surrounded by walking trails and wooded areas designed for diverse wildlife, including sika deer. The Eco Forest zone allows visitors to view free-roaming deer and elk from elevated walkways. The park connects directly to the Han River through specialized pedestrian bridges, facilitating access to the riverfront cycle paths. It serves as a major ecological corridor in eastern Seoul, housing over 400,000 trees across more than 100 species. The park features a dedicated insect botanical garden and a butterfly conservatory. It also serves as a cultural hub, hosting large-scale outdoor events and public art installations throughout the year.
The elevated wooden boardwalk in the Ginkgo Tree Forest.
Bring carrots or designated feed if you visit the deer enclosure during authorized feeding times.
Explore the northern 'Eco Forest' area first, as it is the most ecologically dense section and gets crowded by midday.
Utilize the bike rental stations near the park entrances to traverse the extensive path network efficiently.
Do not attempt to feed the deer outside of the official feeding zones or with unauthorized food items.
The Eco Forest area may undergo temporary closures for wildlife maintenance during extreme weather or breeding seasons.
Stay on marked trails in the Eco Forest to avoid disturbing wildlife; strictly no littering in ecological zones.
