# World Cup Park > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/World_Cup_Park > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/World_Cup_Park.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cup_Park > Source revision: 1355260639 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Ecological park in Seoul, South Korea World Cup Park Interactive map of World Cup Park Location Seongsan-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea] Area 857 acres (347 ha)[citation needed] Established May 1, 2002 Operator Seoul Metropolitan Government Visitors Approximately 9.8 million (in 2012) Website Official Website **World Cup Park** ([Korean](/source/Korean_language): 월드컵공원) is an [ecological](/source/Ecological) park built in Sangamdong-gil, in [Seoul](/source/Seoul), South Korea. The park was established on May 1, 2002 in anticipation of the [2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Games](/source/2002_FIFA_World_Cup). World Cup Park is subdivided into five parks: **Pyeonghwa Park** (**Peace Park**), **Haneul Park** (**Sky Park**), **Noeul Park** (**Sunset Park**), **Nanjicheon Park**, and **Hangang Riverside Park**.[1][2] The park is mostly composed of the former island **Nanjido** ([Korean](/source/Korean_language): 난지도; [Hanja](/source/Hanja): 蘭芝島; lit. 'orchid island'). That island was joined to the mainland in 1977. ## Sub-parks ### Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park Located on the opposite side of [Seoul World Cup Stadium](/source/Seoul_World_Cup_Stadium), it is the main park of World Cup Park created to commemorate the [2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Games](/source/2002_FIFA_World_Cup). Its name was given to symbolize world peace and unity. There is [UNICEF](/source/UNICEF) Plaza, Nanji Pond, Peace Park, Hope Forest, and the World Cup Park Museum.[2][1] ### Haneul Park Like its name Haneul, which means sky in [Korean](/source/Korean_language), the park is situated at World Cup Park's highest point. The Haneul stairs consist of 291 stairs and have become a tourist attraction. Situated at the highest point in World Cup Park, there are observation points on the sloping sides of the park. ### Noeul Park The park contains wild animals such as deer, wildcats and [raccoons](/source/Raccoons). There is a [sculpture](/source/Sculpture) park which is a themed space with nature and cultural art works displayed on green lawns.[3][1] ### Nanjicheon Park Nanjicheon Park was built along the Nanji Stream, which flowed under the Haneul Park. The stream was filled with sewage but it is now purified. It has an outdoor stage and various sports facilities. ### Hangang Riverside Park (Nanji Area) Hangang Riverside Park was built on the banks of [Han River (Korea)](/source/Han_River_(Korea)). It has [soccer](/source/Soccer) field, [basketball](/source/Basketball) court, grass field, [River cruise](/source/River_cruise) ship port, and an area for nature-studies.[1] ## History The park's area was once the islet Nanjido. [Peanuts](/source/Peanut) and [millet](/source/Millet) were cultivated on this land.[2] Construction began on an [embankment](/source/Embankment_dam) for the island on January 7, 1977. As a result of this work, the island joined the mainland.[4] Between 1978 and 1993, Nanjido was used as a municipal landfill for Seoul. By the end of its use, it had accumulated a large amount of waste. Work was then performed to reduce the environmental impact of the waste disposed of there.[5] A wide variety of techniques, including waterproof barriers, methane gas collection, and the planting of plants, were employed. Collected gas is reportedly burned for heating.[4] These efforts have reportedly been successful. Plants and animals have moved back onto the land,[4] and there are now five different public parks that host 9.8 million visitors per year. The five parks are equipped with conservation facilities for further revival of diversified ecological system.[6][5] ## Gallery - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park in World Cup Park - Reeds of the Haneul Park - reeds - Noeul Park in World Cup Park - Nanjicheon Park ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-World_Cup_Park_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-World_Cup_Park_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-World_Cup_Park_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-World_Cup_Park_1-3) ["World Cup Park"](http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264454). Korea Be Inspired. Retrieved 9 November 2013. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Official_Site_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Official_Site_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Official_Site_2-2) ["About Nanji"](http://ebook.seoul.go.kr/web_http/form/r7EmailOpen.php?guid=SC0RL895W5). Official Site. Retrieved 9 November 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Visit_Seoul_3-0)** ["Seoul World Cup Park"](http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004003002017&p=03&art_id=606&lang=en). Visit Seoul. Retrieved 9 November 2013. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:2_4-2) [난지도 생태공원화 : 쓰레기매립지에서 생태공원으로](https://seoulsolution.kr/ko/content/%EB%82%9C%EC%A7%80%EB%8F%84-%EC%83%9D%ED%83%9C%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%ED%99%94-%EC%93%B0%EB%A0%88%EA%B8%B0%EB%A7%A4%EB%A6%BD%EC%A7%80%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EC%83%9D%ED%83%9C%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C). *Seoul Solution*. Retrieved June 11, 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_5-1) 이, 의한, [난지도 (蘭芝島)](https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0011718), *[Encyclopedia of Korean Culture](/source/Encyclopedia_of_Korean_Culture)* (in Korean), [Academy of Korean Studies](/source/Academy_of_Korean_Studies), retrieved 2024-06-11 1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_6-0)** [난지도](https://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?cid=40942&docId=1074747&categoryId=33136) [Nanjido]. *terms.naver.com* (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-24. ## External links - [http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264454](http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264454) - Tour guide by [Korea Tourism Organization](/source/Korea_Tourism_Organization), Visitkorea Wikimedia Commons has media related to [World Cup Park, Seoul](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:World_Cup_Park,_Seoul). v t e Parks in Seoul Dobong Choansan [ko] Seoul Iris Garden [ko] Dongdaemun Baebongsan [ko] Dongjak Boramae Sayuksin [ko] Seoul National Cemetery Gangbuk Dream Forest [ko] Odong [ko] Solbat [ko] Gangdong Cheonho [ko] Gildong Ecological [ko] Gwangnaru Hangang [ko] Iljasan Park [ko] Gangnam Cheongdam [ko] Dosan Guryongsan [ko] Hakdong Gangseo Bongjesan [ko] Guam [ko] Maehwa [ko] Seoul Botanic [ko] Ujang [ko] Gwanak Gwanaksan Nakseongdae Gwangjin Children's Grand Ttukseom Hangang [ko] Guro Gaeungsan [ko] Pureun Arboretum Jongno Bugaksan Bukhansan Cheongun [ko] Gwanghwamun Citizen's Plaza [ko] Inwangsan Naksan Heunginjimun [ko] Marronnier Sajik [ko] Samcheong [ko] Sejong-ro [ko] Tapgol Waryong Jung Dongdaemun History & Culture Hullyeonwon Jangchungdan Namsan Seoullo 7017 Sohn Kee-chung Jungnang Bonghwasan [ko] Jungnang Camping Forest [ko] Manguri [ko] Yongma Waterfall [ko] Mapo Gyeongui Line Forest Hyochang Mangwon Hangang [ko] Mapo Saebit Culture Forest Nanji Hangang [ko] Oil Tank Culture Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery World Cup Nowon Buramsan Chungsuk [ko] Gyeongchun Line Forest Suraksan Taereung [ko] Seocho Banpo Hangang [ko] Banpo Sports Complex [ko] Jamwon Hangang [ko] Maeheon Citizen's Forest Seodaemun Ansan Baengnyeonsan Bukhansan Seodaemun Independence Seongbuk Gaeunsan Odong [ko] Seongdong Eungbong Rock Climbing [ko] Eungbongsan Seoul Forest Songpa Asia Olympic Seokchon Lake Yangcheon Paris West Seoul Lake Yongwangsan Yeongdeungpo Ankara Mullae Seonyudo Yanghwa Hangang [ko] Yeungdeungpo Yeouido Yeouido Saetgang Ecological [ko] Yongsan Hyochang Ichon Hangang [ko] Yongsan Family --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [World Cup Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cup_Park) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cup_Park?action=history)). 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