# Dog pool near Seoul in Namyangju for a first swim: Gaeddae Playground - By After-Work Wanderer (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dining-hours/) - Written Jun 24, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Namyangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dining-hours/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-dining-hours/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@southern-dining-hours/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/index.md) ## In short Gaeddae Playground (개떼놀이터) is a dog café and dog playground in Saneung-ri, Jingeon-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi, with a summer dog pool for small and medium dogs. Ssomaegi, a dog slightly afraid of water, tried a first-ever swim at Gaeddae Playground and did far better than expected, then ran off-leash on the wide artificial turf field. For owners looking for a spot for a dog's first swim, Gaeddae Playground in Namyangju is a worthwhile day trip from Seoul. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Parking**: In front of the café and nearby; crowded and tight on weekends - **Reservations**: Available through Naver booking - **Dogs allowed**: Small and medium dogs - **Entry fee (people)**: 6,000 won (free if you order a meal) - **Entry fee (dogs)**: Free - **Pool + bath**: 12,000 won (6,000 won off with a meal) - **Pool**: About calf-deep, life vests provided - **What to bring**: Your own shampoo, towels and other bathing supplies - **Other**: Dog treats and toys for sale, free fried egg with a meal, dog birthday parties available - **Price reference**: ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 · ₩12,000 ≈ $9 (2026-10-19) *as written by the visitor on Jun 24, 2026* We went to Gaeddae Playground (개떼놀이터) 🐶 in Namyangju for our dog's very first swim, haha! ![First look at Gaeddae Playground in Namyangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-01-fiutt-900.webp) ![Exterior of Gaeddae Playground in Namyangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-02-3vq7b-900.webp) ## Gaeddae Playground hours and parking Gaeddae Playground in Namyangju is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00, with parking and Naver reservations available 🫡 Small and medium dogs are welcome, and there's a dog pool in summer. - Small and medium dogs welcome - Dog pool open in summer - Full bathing facilities! (bring your own shampoo, towels, etc.) You can park in front of the shop and nearby! On weekends it's a popular Namyangju dog café and packed, so be aware that parking space is tight!! ## Indoor photo zones and birthday parties at Gaeddae Playground Step inside Gaeddae Playground and it's full of photo zones, haha! They say dog birthday parties are possible too! The inside is huge, wow. It was the weekend, so there was even a dog meetup group! ![Indoor photo zone at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-03-1uefe-m-900.webp) ![Spacious interior of Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-04-m30ec-m-900.webp) ![Indoor photo zone decorations at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-05-p1vi4-900.webp) The photo zones were so cute that we snapped some pictures ~ ![Photo of a dog at the Gaeddae Playground photo zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-06-1om78-900.webp) It's not his birthday, but here's a birthday shot anyway ~ ![Dog birthday-themed photo zone at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-07-1tf32-900.webp) ![Dog at the birthday photo zone at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-08-1r884-900.webp) ![Commemorative dog photo at the birthday photo zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-09-vrsl4-900.webp) ## How much are entry and the pool at Gaeddae Playground? Human entry at Gaeddae Playground is ₩6,000, but it's free if you order a meal ✨ Dogs get in free ❤️ Pool plus bath is ₩12,000, and ₩6,000 is taken off if you eat there, so keep that in mind! We paid entry + a drink + the pool. ![Entry fee and pool information at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-10-1dkt9-900.webp) They also sell dog treats and toys! With a meal, you can get a free fried egg too. ## Dog pool depth and water quality The dog pool at Gaeddae Playground is about calf-deep, and the water is really clean! It's nice and spacious too ⭐️ ![Large outdoor dog pool at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-11-a5u4l-900.webp) ## Running off-leash on the artificial turf dog park The dog park at Gaeddae Playground is huge too. It's flat, so it's perfect for the pups to run around. ![Flat dog park at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-12-roo0v-900.webp) ![Wide view of the dog park at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-13-3hcy1-900.webp) ![Dogs playing in the dog park at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-14-1o4hu-900.webp) It's covered in artificial turf, so it's great for the babies to run around, haha ![Artificial turf field at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-15-1g8zv-m-900.webp) Maybe because it was the weekend, there were lots of doggy friends, haha. Literally a pack ~ playground (the name means "dog pack playground") ![Dog friends in the Gaeddae Playground field on a weekend](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-16-1e1oo-900.webp) The biggest plus of Gaeddae Playground is, of course, the big space! Dogs can run freely off-leash and say hi to other dog friends, and Ssomaeg-i ran around happily, burning off all his energy 💛 After running and resting a bit, we headed over to swim ~ ## Is it okay for a dog swimming for the first time? Gaeddae Playground has life vests on hand, so even first-time swimmers can try without worry ~ If your dog is afraid of water or has never swum, wearing a life vest and getting used to it slowly sounds like a good idea, right? ![Dog getting ready for a first swim at the Gaeddae Playground pool](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-17-1m7bt-m-900.webp) ### Water-shy Ssomaeg-i's first swim ever This visit was our dog Ssomaeg-i's first-ever swim, so we were nervous too, lol ![Ssomaeg-i the dog attempting his first swim](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-18-1et1y-1200.webp) First swim of his life, success 🐶 He's a little scared of water by nature so we were worried, but once he got in he did so much better than expected, we were shocked 🥹 ![Ssomaeg-i the dog soaking wet after swimming](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-19-16ujw-900.webp) ### Washing up after the swim and what to bring Shivering Ssomaeg-i ~ When you use the pool at Gaeddae Playground, you need to bring your own towels and shower supplies 📝 There's a washing area next to the pool too! The pool water was so clean that we just let him air-dry and showered him at home! ![Dog air-drying after the swim](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-20-x8gw4-900.webp) ![Dog resting after using the Gaeddae Playground pool](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-21-122r7-900.webp) ## The café area where owners can rest too I had the pet milk we got for leaving a review too, haha ✨ ![Pet milk for dogs received through a review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-22-1acy7-900.webp) We rested with cold drinks and ice cream, playing with him now and then ~ Gaeddae Playground is great because owners can relax comfortably, not just the dogs! ![Owner's drink and a dog resting at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-23-1kxo5-m-900.webp) ![Dog relaxing with its owner at Gaeddae Playground](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim-24-1pmxj-900.webp) ## Why I recommend Gaeddae Playground for summer dog water play Above all, in summer the hot asphalt means walks inevitably get shorter, so having a place like Gaeddae Playground where dogs can both play in water and exercise made me really happy ❤️ It's an easy distance even from Seoul, so I also recommend it as a weekend day-trip drive near Seoul!!! If you want to make special memories with your dog, or you're looking for a first pool for your dog, I recommend Gaeddae Playground in Namyangju! ❤️ ## Where it is - Gaeddae Playground (개떼놀이터 남양주 애견운동장 강아지놀이터 펫 반려견) - 224-3 Sanung-ri, Jingeon-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 남양주시 진건읍 사능리 224-3 - 37.6498857, 127.1901587 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%9C%EB%96%BC%EB%86%80%EC%9D%B4%ED%84%B0%20%EB%82%A8%EC%96%91%EC%A3%BC%20%EC%95%A0%EA%B2%AC%EC%9A%B4%EB%8F%99%EC%9E%A5%20%EA%B0%95%EC%95%84%EC%A7%80%EB%86%80%EC%9D%B4%ED%84%B0%20%ED%8E%AB%20%EB%B0%98%EB%A0%A4%EA%B2%AC/@37.6498857,127.1901587,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dining-hours/namyangju-dog-pool-first-swim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt