Located at the foot of Buyongsan, Mireukam is a temple known for the interesting legend of Mireukbul and a farmer. It is a branch temple of Bongseonsa, the head temple of the 25th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and is designated as Gyeonggi-do Traditional Temple No. 76. The exact founding year is unknown, but it is said that during King Sejo of Joseon’s reign, a farmer found a Mireukbul while plowing the field. After learning this, King Sejo ordered the state councillor Shin Suk-ju to build a temple. Shin Suk-ju supported the monk Hyeam to construct the temple and named it Mireukam. Based on this, the temple’s founding is dated to the 1460s during King Sejo’s reign. After several restorations, including one by monk Unsohwasa in the 28th year of King Gojong, the current head monk rebuilt the main hall and paved the entrance road neatly. There are no significant relics passed down, but the Mireukbul found by the farmer is enshrined in Yonghwa-jeon with attendant bodhisattvas. Originally a stone Buddha, it was recently recast in gilt bronze. The temple grounds include the main hall Yonghwa-jeon, Mountain Spirit Shrine, and monastic quarters. About a 10-minute drive from Uijeongbu Light Rail Tapseok Station, it is located on a gentle hill around 400m high, making it an easy climb. Behind the temple is a trail leading to the summit of Buyonghan, and nearby is the grave of Shin Suk-ju, who has a close connection to the temple. Nearby attractions include Uijeongbu East Plaza, Budaejjigae Street, Dobongsan, Suraksan, and Jangheung Recreation Area, making it worth visiting together.
Uijeongbu City's Early Childhood Forest Experience Center was established in 2017 on a 10,000㎡ site within Omokmunhwa Neighborhood Park. It accommodates up to 60 children daily and about 10,000 annually, primarily serving children aged 5 to 7. The center operates forest interpretation, nature play, and ecological education programs lasting around 2 hours per session. Seasonal experiences and forest play facilities help develop children's physical and emotional growth and foster a nature-friendly value system. Unlike other early childhood forest centers, it is located in a densely residential area, making it easily accessible, and features a tree swing as a distinctive element.
Darimok Neighborhood Park, located in Millak-dong, Uijeongbu-si, was named after the old place names and the origin of the village. Darimokgye is a place name referring to the area around Omokri Bridge, which marks the boundary between Yonghyeon-dong and Millak-dong. Crossing this bridge, the left side is Jungbu fields and the right side is Dongsanburi rice paddies. Now apartments have been built, so you cannot see the old place names or scenery. It is a modest neighborhood park equipped with an ocher path, restrooms, and exercise facilities. Nearby is Songsan Station of the Uijeongbu Light Rail, providing excellent accessibility. With Millakcheon stream beside it, the park is ideal for walking and exercise. The walking trail is long and feels cozy like a forest path, and inside there is an artificial stream, where in summer water flows, offering a cool and pleasant place for a stroll.
Songsan 1 Lakeside Park is a waterside park located at the confluence of Buyongcheon and Minrakcheon in Minrak-dong, established in 2023. It features barefoot walking paths, a grass plaza (picnic area), and a fountain as relaxation facilities. Notably, it is Uijeongbu City's first park to introduce barefoot walking paths, receiving great response from citizens, and has convenience facilities (foot washing stations, etc.) for barefoot path users, making it a highly used park. The park’s fountain offers a cool scenery in summer, and there is an observatory overlooking Buyongcheon, Minrakcheon, and Songsan 1 Lakeside Park. Nearby are Gonje Neighborhood Park, Minrak Waterside Park, and Nakyang Water Love Park. Landscape lighting and resting benches along Minrakcheon and Buyongcheon provide a comfortable resting space.
Gonje Neighborhood Park is a multipurpose park located in Nakyang-dong, Uijeongbu-si. The word 'Gonje' means elder brother and younger brother, derived from the name Gonje Village, which originated when the Cho brothers settled here over 500 years ago. The park features a soccer field, playground, fitness area, and convenience facilities, making it a popular spot for nearby residents to enjoy walks and leisure activities. The well-maintained artificial turf soccer field is lively with players from soccer clubs, while the large ginkgo trees inside the park provide beautiful autumn foliage, making it a hidden gem of the neighborhood. Situated at the confluence of Minrakcheon and Buyongcheon streams, the park offers scenic riverside walking paths and bike lanes, and is also a springtime cherry blossom viewing spot. It is approximately 472 meters from Uijeongbu Light Rail Gonje Station, about 1 minute by car or an 8-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Nakyang Mulsarang Park and General Jeong Mun-bu’s Tomb, with Dobongsan, Suraksan, and Jangheung Tourist Sites located close by.
Songsan Temple Site Neighborhood Park is a park restored on the site where the Songsan Temple, a shrine that enshrined the spirit tablets of six figures from the Goryeo Dynasty, once stood. The park preserves the forest and embodies the historical significance of Songsan Temple in a traditional style. The water feature starting from Hwajae-ro is beautifully designed, and the stream extending along the pond retains the appearance of a traditional garden. Along the walking path, there are four Songsan gardens: Buyongji, Nagyangwon, Myeongpumwon, and Buyongcheon. The park also features rest areas such as Jinip Madang, Ipgu Madang, Jandi Madang, and Minseok Madang, as well as community sports spaces, the Hill of Wind, Pine Tree Shelter, and preserved forest areas to explore.
