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Nakdong River eco-park bike rentals are suspended
Busan now lists the Samnak, Hwamyeong, Maekdo, and Daejeo eco-park bike rentals as suspended from May 1, 2026 with no fixed reopening date
May 17, 2026
Rental access at four Nakdong eco-parks is no longer something to plan around. Bring your own bike until Busan confirms reopening.
Busan now lists the Samnak, Hwamyeong, Maekdo, and Daejeo eco-park bike rentals as suspended from May 1, 2026 with no fixed reopening date.
Service impact
This is an amenity problem, not a path closure.
If you have your own bike, the main change is inconvenience for anyone joining you without one. For families, visitors, and casual park riders, that can be the difference between a simple outing and no ride at all.
Useful details
Affected parks: Samnak, Hwamyeong, Maekdo, Daejeo. Official listing: suspended from May 1, 2026. Exact reopening timing is still unknown.
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Sources
- Busan Ilbo via Daum: Nakdong River eco-park bike-rental suspension report
- Busan City: Nakdong River eco-park bike rental information