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| A night view of Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government |
By Kim Se-jeong
Oil Tank Culture Park in western Seoul will offer special summer activities on Aug. 9 and 10 for those looking for respite from the summer heat.
The park has two outdoor inflatable swimming pools that are currently open until 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday through Aug. 18, but hours will be extended until 10 p.m. on Aug. 9 and 10. People can also bring their own inflatable pools and fill them with water at the park, according to park officials.
Two films will be screened at the plaza, offering visitors a chance to watch movies while playing in the water. On Aug. 9 "Jaws" (1975) will be shown and on Aug. 10, "E.T." (1982). The screenings will start at 8 p.m. and be open for free to anyone interested, but "Jaws" is rated PG-13.
Popsicles will be given to the first 100 visitors to the cinema each day. The majority of the audience members are expected to sit in the water but the park officials said there will be dry seats as well.
The park will also offer an evening oil tank tour, inviting people to experience security operations of the tank complex which was once a vital resource for national security facilities.
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| Swimming pools will stay open until 10 p.m. for two days. / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government |
Activities for children will also be available. The park will set up a fishing stand in the pool where children can fish for fruit and also experience a cold water foot massage. The activities will be coupled with live music by local musicians.
Opened in 1978, five tanks at the site kept more than 60 million tons of oil in reserve in case of emergency. As with any high-security property, it was hidden from public view until 2002 when it was closed down in preparation for the Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup.
Call (02) 376-8410 or visit parks.seoul.go.kr/culturetank for more information.
