In 1985, the reservoir and the surrounding hills, 2,578,524 m², were designated a national tourist site, and a ring road circles the site. The park has Mulbit Bridge, a musical fountain, a waterside stage, a native lotus habitat, an inline skating rink, a cherry blossom walking path, and more.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 7 photos
Eunpa Lake Park Today
Worked out per date
Nov 4 (Wed)
Open at all times
Sunset
17:35
Sunrise 06:58
Crowd forecast
100 = this place at its busiest
30.98 · Quiet
Forecast by Korea Tourism Organization · received Oct 31
Crowd forecast: A relative forecast where 100 is this place at its busiest; not for comparing places. Quiet 0–39 · Moderate 40–69 · Busy 70 and over — bands set by this site
Pet access: allowed in all areas · Animals allowed: all dog breeds · Required when accompanying: leash · Other pet information - Dangerous breeds must wear a muzzle - You must bring waste bags and clean up after your pet — source 3
Accessible parking
None — source 4
Wheelchair rental
None — source 4
Accessible restroom
None — source 4
Main entrance access
No step up to the entrance, so wheelchairs can get in — source 5
Eunpa Lake Park map
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Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: Kakao Map
Walking paths and trails in Gunsan: 15 places, including Gubul Trails 1–4, the 1.8 km Bieung Mapaji Trail, Eunpa Lake Park, Wolmyeong Park and the Seonyudo Trail
Getting to Gunsan's sights by city bus: route numbers and first and last buses for the Modern History Museum, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Bieung Port, Seonyudo Island, Jangjado Island and Gunsan Airport
Public parking near sights in Gunsan: straight-line distance, spaces and fees for Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, the Modern History Museum, Chowon Photo Studio, Iseongdang, Dongguksa Temple, Eunpa Lake Park, Seonyudo Island and Jangjado Island
Eunpa Lake Park grew from a pre-Joseon reservoir into a national tourist site in 1985
The reservoir at the center of Eunpa Lake Park was built for farming before the Joseon period, and it appears on Kim Jeong-ho's Daedongyeojido map. In 1985, 2,578,524 m², combining this reservoir and the small hills around it, was designated a national tourist site. A ring road runs around the site, so you can drive all the way around the Eunpa tourist area, which is called the 'ninety-nine bends.'
Eunpa Lake Park Mulbit Bridge, the musical fountain and selection as one of Korea's 100 major tourist attractions
The Mulbit Bridge at Eunpa Lake Park is shaped after the folk tale of Baby Rock, Monk Rock and Dog Rock. Together with the musical fountain, it makes up the night scenery. The Eunpa tourist area was included among Korea's 100 major tourist attractions through the 'Making Good Places to Live' regional resources contest.
Eunpa Lake Park accessibility and the Gunsan City travel courses that include it
For accessible parking, wheelchair rental and accessible restrooms at Eunpa Lake Park, Gunsan Culture and Tourism lists none. Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information says there is no step up to the entrance, so wheelchairs can get in. Eunpa Lake Park is on Course C (Modern History and Gunsan Nature and Ecology) listed by Gunsan City Culture and Tourism.
Does Eunpa Lake Park have closing days or limited hours?
No. It is open all year. It is always open, all year. source 1
Can I park at Eunpa Lake Park?
Yes, you can park. It is free to use, and inquiries go to the Gunsan City Eunpa Park Management Office (063-454-4896). source 1
What is Eunpa Lake Park?
It is a park built around a farming reservoir made before the Joseon period. The reservoir also appears on Kim Jeong-ho's Daedongyeojido map. In 1985, the reservoir and the surrounding hills were designated a national tourist site together. source 2
Is there anything to see at night at Eunpa Lake Park?
Yes. The Mulbit Bridge and the musical fountain make up the night scenery. The Mulbit Bridge is designed after the folk tale of Baby Rock, Monk Rock and Dog Rock. source 2
Can you drive around Eunpa Lake Park?
Yes. A ring road runs around the site, so you can tour it by car. source 2
Where does the name 'Eunpa' in Eunpa Lake Park come from?
It comes from the way the ripples sparkle around sunset. source 2
Does Eunpa Lake Park have accessible restrooms or wheelchair rental?
No. It is open all year. Gunsan City Culture and Tourism lists no accessible parking, no wheelchair rental and no accessible toilet. source 2
Has Eunpa Lake Park been chosen as a national tourist attraction?
Yes. The Eunpa tourist area was included among Korea's 100 major tourist attractions through the 'Making Good Places to Live' regional resources contest. source 2
When was Eunpa Lake Park designated a national tourist site?
In 1985. At that time, 2,578,524 m², combining the reservoir and the small hills around it, became a national tourist site. source 2
Eunpa Lake Park Mulbit Bridgestraight-line 660 m
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Kunsan National University Museumstraight-line 1.1 km
Hangil Bookstorestraight-line 1.3 km
Hotel Eunpa Palacestraight-line 160 m
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