The Gachon City Corporation in Gyeonggi Province will open the Gachon Public Sports Facilities to residents free of charge during the Chuseok holiday.
According to the corporation, the outdoor sports spaces will be available for four days, from September 24 to 27, allowing residents who remain in Gachon to enjoy physical activities with family and neighbors.
The facilities will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. without the need for prior reservations. Available amenities include basketball courts (full and half), foot volleyball courts (A and B), futsal fields, inline skating rinks, and gateball courts.
This initiative aims to encourage local residents to utilize the newly opened Gachon Public Sports Facilities, which officially launched in July, and to support citizens' recreational and physical activities during the Chuseok holiday.
It is particularly expected to provide a space for families and neighbors to engage in light exercise instead of traveling long distances during the holiday.
The lack of a reservation process is also anticipated to enhance convenience for users.
Residents have generally responded positively to the opportunity to use public sports facilities for free during the Chuseok holiday. One resident expressed, “I wanted to spend time with my family close to home instead of traveling far for the holiday, so I’m glad we can use the sports facilities for free. I think we can enjoy futsal or basketball together with the kids.”
Local residents hope that the public sports facilities will become a space that supports their everyday leisure and health, beyond just being open for use.
Meanwhile, a corporation official stated, “We hope that citizens who cannot return home for Chuseok can enjoy physical activities with family and neighbors, making for a healthy and meaningful holiday.” They added, “We will continue to work on operating public sports facilities to make it easier for local residents to engage in recreational sports.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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