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Anyangcheon is a premium ecological stream where diverse aquatic plants, animals, and migratory birds come and go, serving as a healing space within the city with bicycle paths and walking trails along the river. At the confluence of Anyangcheon and Haguicheon, Ssanggaeul Plaza is established, and the Anyangcheon Ecological Story Hall offers indoor and outdoor ecological experience programs. (Source: Anyang-si Culture and Tourism website)

This building, remodeled from the Yuyu Industrial Anyang Factory, was designed by the late Kim Joong-up, a master of modern Korean architecture. Kim Joong-up was a first-generation Korean architect who designed the French Embassy, Samillo Building, and the Door of Peace. The Yuyu Industrial Factory is one of his early works and has a unique form incorporating sculptural elements into the factory building. Among the buildings he designed, four including Kim Joong-up Hall and Munhwa Nuri Hall still exist and have been remodeled for use as exhibition and office spaces.

Once hosting 40,000 visitors daily for leisure, Anyang Recreation Area was reborn as Anyang Art Park through the 2005 Anyang Public Art Project (APAP). APAP aims to make the entire city of Anyang one vast gallery, with Anyang Art Park as its key hub. As Korea's first public art theme park, it displays over 60 contemporary artworks throughout the park. These public art pieces uniquely embody Anyang’s identity, making them special nationwide content. Artworks are installed around the park, creating a unique space to enjoy art while strolling. Visitors can experience contemporary art sensibility, green healing forest therapy blending with modern art, historical culture for rest and reflection, and enjoy delightful cuisine and romance, which are additional attractions of Anyang Art Park.

Located close to the urban areas of Seoul and Anyang, Samseongsan Forest Bathing Area is a forest recreation site suitable for light enjoyment. It is mainly used as a hiking trail for Sanseongsan and Gwanaksan. The forest bathing area spans a 5km section from the entrance of Anyang Art Park, passing Anyangsa Temple and the 1st and 2nd observation decks. This section is part of the trail connecting Anyangsa to the summit of Samseongsan and Gwanaksan. Between the dense forest paths, there are convenient facilities such as exercise equipment and rest areas. After about 30 minutes of ascent, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view as if they have reached the summit. The initial and middle sections are gentle, making it ideal for families with children for walks and trekking. For beginners or family groups, it is recommended to climb up to the rest area midway, Anyangsa, or the 1st observation deck. More experienced hikers can challenge the 2nd observation deck, Sammaksa, or even the summit of Samseongsan. Visitors to the forest bathing area can also stop by Anyangsa, a temple that contains the origin of the name of Anyang city. It is quite large and well-preserved, housing the Anyangsa stele tomb and stupas, which are designated as Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Properties. Nearby attractions include Gwanaksan, Cheonggyesan, Gwanggyosan, and Pyeongchon Central Park.

Anyangsa is associated with the story of King Taejo Wang Geon of Goryeo. Before founding Goryeo, Wang Geon was passing through Samseongsan while heading to conquer Geumju (present-day Siheung) and Gwaju (present-day Gwacheon) when suddenly, colorful clouds appeared over the mountain peak, which he found miraculous. At that moment, a monk named Neungjeong appeared and said, "The colorful clouds protect this place from all directions, so a new nation will surely arise here. If a temple is built here and named Anyangsa, it will bring peace and prosperity for generations." Wang Geon heeded this and established Anyangsa. The original Anyangsa, founded in the early 10th century and existing until the 16th century, was located at the site of Jungchosa, where the Anyang Museum and Kim Joong-up Architecture Museum now stand. The current Anyangsa was rebuilt inside Samseongsan after the Korean War to honor the old temple. (Source: Anyang-si Cultural Tourism homepage)

Seoksu Sports Park covers a total area of 77,786㎡ and is a comprehensive sports facility equipped with various sports facilities such as a baseball field, soccer field, and badminton court, as well as convenience facilities including a children's playground, ecological pond, and walking trails. It is highly loved as a place for citizens to improve health and enjoy leisure time. The soccer field, baseball field, and futsal court within the park are available for rental.