ContentsView article sectionsAbout Gangwon-do Water ParksWhat Does ‘Best’ Mean for this List?Buying TicketsClothingWater Park Culture NotesParking7 Water Parks to Visit in Gangwon-doJoin the Pyeongtaek Travelers GroupVolunteer with South of SeoulLooking to beat the heat this summer? Try the 7 Best Gangwondo water parks that will bring delight to your summer. Great with families and friends. About Gangwon-do Water Parks Many Gangwon-do ski resorts offer large water parks that help make their resorts a year-round destination. Some ski resort-affiliated water parks may only be open in the summer and others may be open year-round. Additionally, Gangwon-do has a few lovely smaller water parks near the east sea which are attached to resorts. What Does ‘Best’ Mean for this List? South of Seoul does not auto-generate its ‘Best of’ lists. South of Seoul volunteers base the ‘Best of’ lists on the recommendations from Pyeongtaek Travelers and the personal experiences of South of Seoul Cultural Liaisons who live in South Korea and provide current information support. Buying Tickets Gangwon-do water parks do not often sell out. Therefore, you can often purchase tickets upon arrival. However, if the water parks were to reach their maximum capacity, it would be on a weekend during school summer vacation (July/August) or during national holidays. It’s always a good idea to arrive earlier rather than later. Especially if you plan to travel in the summer (July and August) when families are on holiday, you may want to arrive early in the morning to beat the crowds and get your tickets. Clothing You may see more western-style swimsuits at water parks than you do at the beach. We recommend wearing a one-piece suit since many slides require this. We also recommend rash guards as it’s better protection. Baseball cap/ water cap and goggles required. If you do not own these, you can often buy them at the water park store. Water shoes/booties may also be a great option to avoid slipping and falling. Water Park Culture Notes Each country has its own culture regarding water parks. This means that you may experience discomfort, frustration, or confusion when water park processes do not meet your hidden expectations. Accidently doing something incorrectly may be an experience that you have and that’s ok. Breathe deep and give yourself grace. One common area of confusion may be the locker system. You often need to leave your shoes in a small locker at the entrance of the dressing room and then put your belongings in a larger locker inside the dressing room. Another common area of confusion is the need to wear a cap or goggles. This procedure helps with pool maintenance and everyone will be required to do this together even if you are bald. Just roll with it. We recommend taking the time to read all posted signs using the Papago translation app. Go slowly and message 1330 with any questions you may have. Parking The Gangwon-do water parks have large parking lots. Parking is often free. 7 Water Parks to Visit in Gangwon-do Join the Pyeongtaek Travelers Group You are also welcome to join our Pyeongtaek Travelers. The South of Seoul moderated community of active and friendly travelers (most of who live in Pyeongtaek, South Korea) sharing their adventures across the country. Volunteer with South of Seoul Interested in working with a fun team of talented volunteers? The South of Seoul volunteer team is always looking for other like-minded folks to research information, compile blogs, and edit content. 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