Samnak Ecological Park

A vast riverside ecological park in Sasang-gu on the Nakdong River, combining wetlands and migratory-bird habitat with lawns, walking and cycling paths, sports facilities and large event grounds. It is also the venue for the Busan International Rock Festival.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Not separately verified
The park itself does not have one universal visitor opening window in the attached sources; event and facility hours vary.
Location: Checked against sources
Samnak Ecological Park is a large Nakdong River riverside ecological park in Sasang-gu, Busan.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Busan Metropolitan City — Samnak Ecological Park
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
Ordinary public-transport access is available. During the current festival period, a free shuttle runs from Sasang Station to Samnak Ecological Park from 09:30-23:00 every 5-10 minutes.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Busan Metropolitan City — Samnak Ecological Park Busan International Rock Festival — Sasang Station shuttle notice
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
General park access does not use one verified booking rule; event-specific reservations were not independently verified.
Price / extra fees: Not separately verified
General park and event-specific costs were not independently consolidated into one verified price.
On-site language support: Not separately verified
On-site foreign-language support has not been independently verified.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Foreign-visitor payment, event registration and assistance were not independently tested.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
Continuous step-free routes across the large riverside park were not independently verified.

Official information

Why it matters now

The park is especially useful to understand during the October 2–4, 2026 Busan International Rock Festival, when free shuttle service runs from Sasang Station and the site hosts extensive visitor facilities.

Why go

Go for a very different side of Busan: broad river landscapes, open lawns and ecological space in West Busan rather than the city’s better-known beaches. During major festivals, the park becomes one of Busan’s largest outdoor cultural venues.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

Open travel information →

Getting thereGwaebeop Renecite Station (Busan-Gimhae Light Rail), Exit 1 via the connecting bridge; or Sasang Station (Line 2), Exit 3, about a 15-minute walk under normal park access.1231 Nakdong-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →The ecological park is an open public landscape; individual facilities, programs and seasonal areas have separate operating times. During the 2026 rock festival, event access and shuttle arrangements supersede normal visit patterns.

Food & eatingOpen guide →

Area guideOpen guide →

Stories featuring this place

Understand the context and what to noticeBusan’s rock festival is building an unusually practical route for international fans

Global ticket channels, foreigner-focused transport, a global support booth and a free Sasang shuttle make this year’s festival useful as a case study in music-tourism infrastructure.

Events here

Check dates and participation conditions2026 Busan International Rock Festival

Busan's outdoor rock festival runs October 2–4 at Samnak Ecological Park. The 2026 edition spans multiple stages and a 99-act lineup, with October 4 including Songgolmae, CNBLUE, HANRORO, Hitsujibungaku, Kim Sung Kyu, Nerd Connection, Dragon Pony, Lazybone, Car, the garden and others. Regular tickets were listed at KRW 120,000 for one day, KRW 193,000 for two days and KRW 266,000 for three days, subject to remaining inventory. International-visitor shuttle and ticket packages have also been offered through k.ride. A public event-data listing gives an overall 10:00–22:00 operating window; individual stage times vary and should be checked on the official timetable.

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