The trains have gone, but the tracks tell a story
Yeongsanpo Railway Park in Samyeong-dong, Naju, occupies the site of Yeongsanpo Station, which closed in 2003. The original station building was demolished. One steam locomotive and sections of track remain to evoke a time when passengers came through here. This is not an active passenger railway station: visit to see the traces and take a walk.
From river port to railway town
Yeongsanpo was once a busy river port on the Yeongsan River. The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture traces its trading role and the changes brought by road and rail transport. Looking at the remaining tracks offers a way to think about both chapters of the town's transport history.
Different hours for the park and attractions
The Korea Tourism Organization lists the outdoor park as open at all times, the cultural experience center as 09:00–17:00, and the rail bikes and miniature train as 10:00–17:00. The center and rail bikes close on Mondays. The rail bikes are described as operating three sessions daily. An open park does not mean a ride is available: verify the day's operations, prices and any booking or weather restrictions.
Visiting with children
The official listing describes two accessible parking spaces, a gentle entrance slope, accessible toilets, and a nursing room, changing station and play area within the experience center. Check actual availability before travelling. Address: 174-1 Samyeong-dong, Naju. Enquiries: Naju City Parks and Greenery Division, +82-61-339-7212. Confirm current arrangements using the linked tourism information.