ituated In Tapgol Park, a small
public park with an area of 19,599 m (210,962 sq ft). Areas
around streams serve as public places for relaxation and
recreation. Tancheon stream and the nearby area serve as a large park
with paths for both walkers and cyclists. Cheonggyecheon, a stream that
runs nearly 6 km through downtown Seoul, is popular among both Seoul
residents and tourists. The Seou lmetropolitan area accommodates six major
parks, including the Seoul Forest, which opened in mid-2005.
The Seoul National Capital Area also contains a green
belt aimed at preventing the city from sprawling out into
neighboring Gyeonggi Province. These areas are frequently sought after
by people looking to escape from urban life on weekends and during vacations.
Seoul
is also home to the world's largest indoor amusement park, Lotte
World. Other recreation centers include the former Olympic and World
Cup stadiums and the City Hall public lawn
