Misari Park, officially Misa Gyeongjeong Park (미사경정공원), is a large riverside park in Hanam, on the eastern edge of Seoul, built around the 2.2-kilometer rowing course used for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It is close to our home, and we spent a spring day there in late April 2026 with our two kids and their two cousins, riding a four-seater pedal car and playing on the lawn. This post covers Misari Park Hanam with kids: the pedal cars, the lawn, what it costs, and the rules to know before you pack a picnic.
- Name: Misa Gyeongjeong Park (미사경정공원), often called Misari Park or Misari Regatta
- Address: 505 Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Naver Map)
- Visited: late April 2026
- Admission: free
- Hours: 05:00 to 20:00 for pedestrians and bikes
- Parking: 4,000 won for the first 2 hours, then 500 won per 30 minutes, 12,000 won a day at most (Telltrip, 2025)
- Age fit: four kids around elementary-school age had a great day
- Info checked: September 2026
What Misari Park is
The park was built as the rowing and canoe venue for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. According to the park operator, the course is 2,212 meters long and 140 meters wide, and today it is also used for motorboat racing. Around the water there are wide paths, lawns, soccer fields and bike rentals, and it is one of the main places families in Hanam go on a sunny weekend.
You will see it written several ways: Misa Gyeongjeong Park, Misari Regatta, Misari Park or Misa Regatta Park. On Korean maps, search 미사경정공원.
The four-seater pedal car
The kids’ favorite part was the pedal car. At the rental yard by the lane there are bikes and pedal cars with striped canopies, and we took a four-seater so all four kids could ride together. They took turns steering and pedaling along the lane by the water, with an adult riding along. It is a slow, easy ride, but with four kids in one car it was loud and very happy.
A travel guide from 2025 lists one-person bikes at 4,000 won an hour and two-person bikes at 6,000 won an hour; larger pedal cars cost more, so check the board at the rental yard for the current price.
Playing on the lawn
After the ride we spread out on the big lawn. The kids ran around, played together and chased each other across the grass while the adults sat. There was room for everyone, and on a clear spring day the lawn was full of families doing the same thing. There are trees around the edges if you need some shade.
Rules to know before you picnic
Two rules surprise some visitors. According to a 2025 guide, personal tents and shade structures are not allowed in the park, and cooking with open flames or burners is banned. A picnic blanket and food you bring ready to eat are fine, and that is what most families do. If you want shade, set up near the trees.
Walking the paths
The paths around the park are wide and paved, and they are good for strollers and kids on bikes. We walked part of the way along the water after the lawn, past the rental yard.
More to do at the park
Besides the lawn and the rentals, the park operator lists soccer fields, footvolley courts, shade structures and snack stands around the rowing lake. The long, flat path around the water is popular with cyclists and runners, and older kids who can ride on their own can do a good loop. In autumn, the park is known for pink muhly grass and fall colors, so it is worth a second visit in a different season.
Where we eat nearby in Misa
Misa is our neighborhood, and we have reviewed several family restaurants a short drive from the park on our food blog: a charcoal nurungji chicken restaurant the kids loved, Park Seung-gwang Haemul Kalguksu for clam noodle soup, and Chaesundang for shabu-shabu near the park. A day at the park and dinner in Misa make an easy family day in Hanam.
Getting there
We drove, since we live in Hanam. The park has paid parking. The nearest subway station is Misa Station on Line 5, but it is still a walk from the station to the park, so for a family with a picnic bag, driving or a taxi is easier. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on a sunny weekend the parking lots fill up, so arriving in the morning makes it easier to find a space near the lawn and the rental yard.
Korean words that help at the park
- 미사경정공원 (Misa Gyeongjeong Gongwon): the park’s official name
- 자전거 대여 (jajeongeo daeyeo): bike rental
- 4인승 (sa-inseung): four-seater
- 잔디광장 (jandi gwangjang): lawn
- 주차장 (juchajang): parking lot
- 취사 금지 (chwisa geumji): no cooking
Questions parents ask
Is Misari Park free?
Yes. Entry is free. Parking and bike or pedal car rentals cost extra.
Can we bring a tent or barbecue?
No. A 2025 guide says personal tents, shade structures and open-flame cooking are not allowed. Bring a blanket and ready-to-eat food.
Is it good for strollers?
Yes. The main paths are wide and paved.
Tips for Misari Park Hanam with kids
- Rent a four-seater: it was the highlight for our four kids.
- Bring a blanket and ready food: tents and cooking are not allowed.
- Pick a spot near the trees: the lawn is open to the sun.
- Go on a clear day: the lawn and paths are the whole point.
- Check parking time: the fee goes up after two hours.
Would we go back?
Yes, and we will. It is free to get in, close to home, and a pedal car and a lawn were enough to keep four kids happy for the whole day. Our rating: 4.5 / 5.
For where we eat around home, see our Hanam and Misa restaurant guide on Korea Food Trails, our sister site for restaurant reviews.