Parks #23 in Daejeon

Yurim Park

4.6 · 247 reviews
Peaceful and scenic riverside park
Yurim Park, 1012-3 Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
Interesting facts
1

Yurim Park frequently hosts the annual Yuseong Chrysanthemum Festival, filling the grounds with large-scale floral sculptures and thousands of potted flowers every autumn.

2

The park is directly linked to the extensive pedestrian and bicycle path network running along the banks of Daejeon's Gapcheon Stream.

3

Traditional Korean architectural pavilions and stone lanterns are interspersed among the modern recreational facilities and walking trails.

4

The park's location places it within walking distance of the historic Yuseong Hot Springs foot bath areas.

Overview

Yurim Park is an urban green space situated in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea, positioned along the Gapcheon Stream. The park spans a well-maintained riverside area characterized by dense tree groves, walking paths, and traditional Korean landscaping elements. It serves as a prominent local venue for the annual Yuseong Hot Springs Cultural Festival as well as seasonal flower exhibitions, notably featuring displays of chrysanthemums in autumn. The grounds include open grassy lawns, wooden pavilions, footbridges, and sculpture installations that integrate art into the natural setting. Pedestrian paths connect the park directly to the surrounding riverside bicycle and walking tracks along the Gapcheon. It functions as a recreational hub for nearby residents and visitors seeking accessible outdoor space within the Yuseong hot springs district.

Photo spot

The traditional wooden pavilions surrounded by seasonal blooms, or the scenic viewpoints overlooking the Gapcheon Stream.

Insider tips

Combine a stroll through the park with a visit to the nearby public Yuseong hot spring foot baths.

Visit during the morning or late afternoon when shaded sections offer cooler conditions for walking.

Bring a camera or smartphone equipped for macro photography if visiting during the autumn chrysanthemum festival.

What to avoid

Stepping onto planted flower beds or handling seasonal floral displays during exhibitions Blocking designated bicycle paths while walking or taking photographs

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-2 hours
Best time to visit
Autumn, specifically during October for the annual chrysanthemum festival when seasonal floral displays are at their peak.
Address
Yurim Park, 1012-3 Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
36.361, 127.358
Get directions
Details
Shade & rest areasNumerous wooded groves, traditional wooden pavilions, and shaded benches distributed throughout the riverside grounds.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Autumn, specifically during October for the annual chrysanthemum festival when seasonal floral displays are at their peak..

The traditional wooden pavilions surrounded by seasonal blooms, or the scenic viewpoints overlooking the Gapcheon Stream.

Close by you'll find National Science Museum, Daejeon Expo Civic Plaza, Daejeon Arts Center.