Park

Oil Tank Culture Park

Mapo and World Cup Park, Seoul

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Rusted cylindrical tank building at Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul
Photo: 베르니사주 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

A former oil depot at the foot of Maebongsan, now a free cultural park with tanks used for exhibitions and performances.

Nearest station World Cup Stadium (Line 6), exit 2
Cost Free
Time needed 1.5 hours
Best time Weekday afternoon

Insider tip

The park is open year round, but the tanks are closed Mondays. It's about 790 m from World Cup Stadium Station exit 2.

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The 2002 World Cup site, landfill parks and a former oil depot

This part of Mapo-gu is built around the 2002 World Cup. World Cup Park, the stadium and Oil Tank Culture Park sit close together near World Cup Stadium Station on Line 6.

Mapo and World Cup Park has 8 places on the Roam Seoul map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 restaurants, 1 landmark and 1 museum. Read the Mapo and World Cup Park guide.

What is the address of Oil Tank Culture Park?
87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
How do I get to Oil Tank Culture Park?
The nearest station is World Cup Stadium (Line 6), exit 2. Oil Tank Culture Park is in Mapo and World Cup Park, Seoul.
How much does Oil Tank Culture Park cost?
Nothing. Oil Tank Culture Park is free to visit.
How long do you need at Oil Tank Culture Park?
Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Oil Tank Culture Park?
Weekday afternoon.

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