Busan Citizens' Park
I. General Status
LocationㆍArea size
- Vicinity of BeomjeonㆍYeonji-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
528,278㎡
Plot History
Japanese colonial period
- Used as horse racing track under Japanese rule (1930 and after)
- Used as training camps and campsites for Japanese army during World War II
After Korean Independence, 1945
- Occupied by American army to build Korea-stationed American military headquarters after liberation from Japan in 1945. Headquarters closed down in 1948 when the Korean government was established.
- Used by American Consulate and UN-affiliated organizations after American army withdrawal
After Korean War broke out, 1950
- Used to facilitate storage and provision of army supplies for American military stationed in Busan until early August 2006.
- Camp Hialeah closed in August 10, 2006
Where the name Hialeah came from
- Hialeah is a city in Florida, United States American military headquarters were built in Busan, in September 1950. The name Hialeah originated from a city in the U.S., 'base Hialeah', the hometown of the first commander-in-chief at the headquarters. Hialeah means 'beautiful meadow' in the Indian language.
Bird's-eye view of Busan Citizens' Park
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II. Park Construction Outline
Goals
- Build a park that meets global standards
- Build a future-oriented park
- Build a park easily accessible by all residents
- Use the park for various cultural events and activities
- Revitalize Busan city
Aim
- Establish a global park that symbolizes Busan
- Set aside a place for Busan residents to come and rest, and for tourists to experience and enjoy a variety of events
Ripple Effect
- Build a global park to instill pride in residents and promote city revitalization
- Build a spot for residents' health, rest, participation and sharing
- Create green space in the milile of the city, hydrosphere, foster cultural networks
- Function as a landmark of Busan as well as a major tourist attraction
Project Outline
- Location: area around Beomjeon-dong and Yeonji-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Space: 528,278㎡
- Project Period: Year 2005 - Year 2015
- Phase 1 (2005.5-2008.2): Map out basic schemes /design the park
- Phase 2 (2008-2010): Take over the lot and partial opening of the park
- Phase 3 (2011-2015): Step-by-step construction of park facilities
