Busan Nakdong River Park Golf: How to Play for Free

The Samnak, Hwamyeong, and Daejeo park golf courses along Busan’s Nakdong River are free. Bring a physical ID and join the on-site queue on a first-come, first-served basis. Busan residents have priority from Tuesday to Friday. Before leaving, check the Busan Park Golf website and notices from the Nakdong River Management Headquarters.

Fees and course sizes are based on Busan’s official information, checked on November 6, 2026.

How to Use the Courses for Free

There are no online reservations; access is based on the on-site queue order. There is no separate reservation deadline. First, check whether the course will be open on the day you plan to visit.

1. Choose Samnak, Hwamyeong, or Daejeo on the Busan Park Golf website.
2. Check the residency requirements that apply on the day of your visit.
3. Look for closure notices under Community > Notices on the Nakdong River Management Headquarters website.
4. Bring a physical ID showing your photo and address.
5. On site, enter each 9-hole round in first-come, first-served queue order as directed.

Busan’s course information explicitly states that users queue on a first-come, first-served basis for every 9 holes. Phone calls are for checking whether courses are open and confirming access requirements. Contact the Park Management Team at the Nakdong River Management Headquarters at 051-310-6052. Busan’s Samnak Ecological Park Golf Course Information

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Prepare your park-golf equipment before your visit.

Access Requirements by Day and Residency

The Busan residents have priority rule applies from Tuesday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, anyone can use the courses regardless of residence. This rule took effect on April 25, 2026.

Priority is based on whether you are a Busan resident. The guidance does not limit priority to residents of Buk-gu, Sasang-gu, or Gangseo-gu. Check with the operations team for detailed weekday entry rules for non-residents.

The Nakdong River Management Headquarters’ “Notice of Changes to Access Rules for Nakdong River Ecological Park Golf Courses” states:

Bring a physical ID, such as a resident registration card, showing your photo and address.

Do not visit with only a photo of your ID saved on your phone. Prepare according to the requirement to bring a physical ID. You can ask the operations team whether IDs other than resident registration cards are accepted. Nakdong River Management Headquarters Notice of Changes to Access Rules

Comparing the Samnak, Hwamyeong, and Daejeo Courses

When choosing a course, compare both its location and course layout. The courses are operated by the Busan Metropolitan City Nakdong River Management Headquarters. The Park Management Team handles inquiries about use.

Samnak consists of the 36-hole Samnak Dynamic and the 18-hole Samnak18 Park. It also includes the 18-hole Samnak9&9 Park. When searching on a map, check the specific name of the course you plan to use.

Hwamyeong has 9 holes each on courses A, B, C, D, and E. For Daejeo, use the officially listed 90 holes when comparing courses. The total number of holes alone does not tell you which courses will be open that day or how long the wait will be. Hwamyeong Course Information, Daejeo Course Information

Fees and Equipment Rental

The officially listed fees for Samnak, Hwamyeong, and Daejeo are free. No separate fees based on residence are listed. Differences based on residence should be checked under the weekday priority access requirements.

The Busan Park Golf website mentions equipment rental at some courses. However, it does not specify the rental terms for Samnak, Hwamyeong, and Daejeo individually. If you do not have equipment, first check whether rentals are available.

Operating Hours and Seasonal Closures

Standard operating hours are from sunrise to sunset. The regular closure day is every Monday. Do not plan your visit assuming the courses operate on a fixed clock schedule.

Summer closure hours are still listed on the course introduction pages. According to a separate notice, the heat-related closure hours ended on September 11, 2026. Check the effective dates of seasonal guidance as well. Nakdong River Management Headquarters Notice on the End of Heat-Related Closure Hours

Check Closure Notices for Times and Excluded Courses

A reopening notice does not mean that all courses are open. On November 6, 2026, the Nakdong River Management Headquarters announced an afternoon opening following the completion of drainage work. That notice excluded Daejeo Course 2 and the Samnak Course for People with Disabilities. Nakdong River Management Headquarters Afternoon Opening Notice

This example shows why you should read both the course introduction and that day’s operating notices. The number of holes on an introduction page indicates the facility’s size. Check the day’s notices to see which courses you can actually use.

1. Check whether the effective date in the notice title matches your visit date.
2. Check the body of the notice for the applicable time, such as morning or afternoon.
3. Check both the courses opening and those excluded.
4. Check whether any reopening or additional closure notices have been posted since then.

Parking, Restrooms, and Shelters

The official information lists parking lots and restrooms for each course. It also lists management offices that handle inquiries about use. Shelters and shade canopies are listed as rest areas.

What to Bring for Your First Visit

First, prepare a physical ID and park golf clubs and balls. If you plan to rent equipment, confirm availability before leaving. Clothing that allows comfortable walking and swinging is recommended.

• Physical ID: Bring an ID showing your photo and address.
• Clubs and balls: Bring your own equipment or check the rental terms.
• Shoes: Busan’s guidance recommends well-cushioned athletic shoes.
• Sun protection: You can bring a hat and sunscreen.
• Cold and wind protection: Bring a windbreaker and clothes you can layer.

Before swinging, check where people around you are standing. The Busan Park Golf website also advises checking your surroundings for safety when swinging. On site, respect the turn order of users ahead of you. Busan’s Guide to Park Golf Equipment, Clothing, and Etiquette