The park was established as a long-term environmental compensation project funded by SK Corporation.
The Butterfly Garden contains a glass dome that houses thousands of live butterflies across multiple species.
It features a dedicated 'Rose Valley' which displays thousands of rose bushes and hosts an annual Rose Festival.
The park's design incorporates a natural stream that was restored to support local aquatic biodiversity.
The botanical greenhouse houses a wide range of rare tropical and subtropical plant species.
Ulsan Grand Park is the largest eco-friendly urban park in South Korea, spanning approximately 3.7 million square meters. It was constructed over eleven years as a collaborative project between the Ulsan Metropolitan Government and SK Chemicals. The park features a butterfly garden, a zoological garden, and a botanical greenhouse. It includes extensive walking paths, an outdoor swimming pool, and dedicated areas for children’s recreation. The park utilizes a water purification system that treats stream water to maintain the health of the local ecosystem. Multiple themed gardens, including rose gardens and aquatic plant displays, are integrated into the landscape. It serves as a vital green lung for the Nam-gu district and hosts seasonal flora festivals.
The central Rose Valley fountain and the glass-domed Butterfly Garden interior.
Use the internal tram system to navigate the vast distances between the North and South entrances.
Visit the rose garden during the late spring bloom to see the flowers at their peak.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the park covers a significant amount of terrain.
Attempting to walk the entire perimeter on foot without utilizing the park's internal transport options.
Select specialized facilities like the animal park or botanical gardens are typically closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Maintain noise levels in quiet zones; keep to marked trails to protect plant beds; pets must be leashed.
