Pyeongchon Central Park (평촌중앙공원) is one of the places I return to for an evening walk in Anyang. Sometimes I take my dog; sometimes my child comes too. It is an easy way to get outside without planning a long outing.
My usual loop takes about 30 minutes. We stay longer when my dog meets another dog or my child wants to look at the sports facilities. This is a local walking account with my own photographs, rather than a timed route that every visitor must follow.
A relaxed evening loop of about 30 minutes
I come here when I want a little fresh air after a day at home. Walking with my dog makes it easy to spend time outdoors without setting an ambitious exercise target.
Allow around 30 minutes for a loop at my usual pace, and longer for stops with a child or dog. On your first visit, note the entrance you use so you can find your way back. You can take a shorter walk if that suits everyone better.
Walking with a dog
I often see other people walking dogs here in the evening. My dog enjoys meeting canine neighbours, which is one reason we like coming back. Ask the other owner before allowing dogs to approach each other; not every dog wants to say hello.
Bring a leash and waste bags, leave room for others to pass, and keep the leash from stretching across the path. Treat the park as a shared public walking space, rather than an off-leash dog exercise area.
Sharing the paths with evening runners
During my evening visits, I have seen runners, families and people strolling with dogs using the same paths. The photographs show streetlights and other walkers; the park did not feel deserted when I was there.
Lighting and visitor numbers vary by time and section of the park. Choose a route that feels comfortable to you, and stay aware of runners passing nearby. With a dog or child, leave enough space for people moving at a faster pace.
Basketball courts and family walks
My child also enjoys the sports facilities, including the basketball court. The evening scene in my photograph includes people playing, lights and nearby benches.
Keep children and dogs clear of an active game. If you plan to use a facility, read the on-site signs for operating times and rules rather than assuming it is available throughout the night.
A different walk depending on who comes along
When it is just me and my dog, we go slowly at the dog’s pace. With my child, we pay more attention to the sports areas. Other visitors may use the park for running, but for us it is a familiar neighbourhood place to spend time together.
You do not need to make it a major sightseeing stop. It can simply be a pleasant walk after dinner or a chance to spend time outside with your dog.
Location and what to bring
Anyang’s official tourism guide lists the park at 149 Gwanpyeong-ro, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It describes gardens, sports facilities and public artworks.
Search 평촌중앙공원 in your map app and plan the journey from your starting point. If driving, check the current information for the parking facility you intend to use; parking arrangements and charges are separate from this walking account.
Bring drinking water and a layer appropriate to the season. Dog owners should also bring a leash and waste bags. Allow extra time for stops, and check posted hours if you want to use the sports facilities.
Anyang’s official Pyeongchon Central Park guide (Korean)
Combining the walk with a meal
You could eat around Beomgye before heading to the park. Add the journey from your restaurant to the park entrance separately to the walking time.
For meal ideas, see my Katsup Beomgye pork cutlet review or Simmani Pyeongchon family meal review. Check the route between your chosen restaurant and the park before setting out.
I keep returning for simple reasons: an easy dog walk, familiar evening activity and something for my child to enjoy too. If you are staying in Pyeongchon and want a local evening outing, this gives you a sense of what my walks here are like.