Wheelchair travel in Gunsan: sights with accessible restrooms, wheelchair rental or ramps
Ecological Wetland Park in detail
Ecological Wetland Park and the Geumgang River: a river that rises in Jangsu and meets the sea at Gunsan
The Ecological Wetland Park (Geumgang Ecological Wetland Park) is a wetland park on the Geumgang River in Seongdeok-ri, Seongsan-myeon, Gunsan-si. The Geumgang River rises in Jangsu, Jeonbuk, passes Gongju and Buyeo, and meets the sea at Gunsan. Migratory birds gather in this area where the river reaches the sea.
The World Migratory Bird Festival and the bicycle festival at the Ecological Wetland Park
Ecological Wetland Park is a gathering place for migratory birds, and the World Migratory Bird Festival is held here every year. During the bicycle festival, it serves as the event site and the starting point. The park has an ecological experience area. A comprehensive development plan is under way to combine it with the Geumgang Migratory Bird Observatory into an eco-tourism site for stays in all four seasons.
Size and facilities of the Ecological Wetland Park: about 200,000 m² and more than 20 pergolas and rest pavilions
The waterfront space of Ecological Wetland Park covers about 200,000 m² in all. The park has more than 20 pergolas and rest pavilions, plus 1 stage and 1 toilet. There is a gentle ramp to the entrance, but there is no accessible parking or accessible toilet, and wheelchairs are not lent. Ecological Wetland Park is open all year.
Is the World Migratory Bird Festival held at the Ecological Wetland Park?
Yes. The Ecological Wetland Park is a gathering place for migratory birds, and the World Migratory Bird Festival is held here every year. During the bicycle festival, it serves as the event site and the starting point.
Is there a ramp to the entrance of the Ecological Wetland Park?
Yes. A gentle ramp leads to the entrance of the Ecological Wetland Park. There is no accessible parking or accessible restroom, and wheelchairs are not available to borrow.
Does the Ecological Wetland Park have restrooms and pergolas?
Yes. Ecological Wetland Park has 1 toilet, 1 stage and more than 20 pergolas and rest pavilions. It has no accessible restroom, though.