Seongnam City Upgrades Badminton & Gateball Courts with New Roofs

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province has finalized a significant infrastructure upgrade for local sports enthusiasts, completing the installation of all-weather membrane roofs at four key facilities on March 31, 2026. The project, which targets venues within Gumi Park and Manae Science Park in Bundang-gu, aims to ensure that residents can utilize sports grounds regardless of adverse weather conditions such as heat waves, rain, or snow.

The completion of construction marks the latest phase in the city’s broader initiative to protect outdoor athletic spaces from the elements. According to reporting from Newsis, the specific facilities receiving the new structures include two badminton courts and two gateball courts. The installation allows for continuous use of the venues, addressing previous limitations where weather conditions often disrupted scheduled activities or casual play.

Technical Specifications and Investment

The newly installed roofs utilize membrane structures composed of high-performance fabric stretched over oval-shaped steel frames. This design is engineered to effectively block strong sunlight while providing shelter from precipitation. The technical specifications mirror similar installations completed earlier in the year, emphasizing durability and weather resistance.

To accomplish this phase of the project, Seongnam City invested a total budget of 2.696 billion won over the past year. This financial commitment underscores the municipal focus on enhancing public welfare through improved recreational infrastructure. The investment covers the materials, labor, and engineering required to erect the steel frames and secure the high-performance fabric covering.

Completion Ceremony Schedule

Following the construction completion on March 31, 2026, official completion ceremonies for each facility are scheduled to take place on April 3, 2026. The city has organized specific time slots for the events at the two park locations to accommodate officials and local residents.

• The completion ceremony for the sports facility in Gumi Park is scheduled to be held at 10:40 a.m.
• The completion ceremony for the sports facility in Manae Science Park is scheduled to be held at 11:10 a.m.

These events will formally inaugurate the upgraded facilities, allowing the public to inspect the new structures. The schedule ensures that both locations receive dedicated attention during the unveiling process.

Official Statements on Utility

City officials have highlighted the practical benefits of the membrane structure roofs. In a statement regarding the project, a city official noted that the installation has made it possible to use sports facilities regardless of weather conditions.

Citizens will be able to enjoy sports in a safer and more comfortable environment.

Seongnam City Official

This sentiment reflects the primary goal of the investment: to remove weather-related barriers to physical activity. By mitigating the impact of rain, snow, and excessive sun, the city aims to increase the accessibility and safety of public sports grounds.

Earlier Phase of Installations

The March 31 completion follows an earlier series of installations completed in January 2026. According to reporting from Asiae, Seongnam City had previously finalized membrane roof installations at four different sports facilities earlier in the year. Those completion ceremonies were held sequentially from January 19 to January 21, 2026.

The January project covered three gateball courts and one foot volleyball court across different locations in the city. The facilities included the gateball courts at Seommal Park, Jutaek Park, and Daewon Park, as well as a foot volleyball court at Ori Park. This earlier phase required a project budget of 1.773 billion won.

Specific locations for the January ceremonies included Seommal Park in Dochon-dong, Jungwon-gu, and Jutaek Park in Jeongja-dong, Bundang-gu. Additional ceremonies were held for Ori Park in Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, and Daewon Park in Hadaewon-dong, Jungwon-gu. Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin attended these earlier events, which featured progress reports, commemorative speeches, and facility tours.

Comprehensive Infrastructure Upgrade

Combining the projects completed in January and March 2026, Seongnam City has upgraded a total of eight sports facilities within the first quarter of the year. The total investment across both phases amounts to over 4.4 billion won. The consistent use of membrane structures across all sites indicates a standardized approach to weather-proofing public sports assets.

The progression from the January completions to the March 31 finalization demonstrates a sustained effort to improve recreational conditions throughout Bundang-gu and Jungwon-gu. With the conclusion of the Gumi Park and Manae Science Park projects, the city has expanded the network of all-weather courts available to residents.

Reporters Shin Jeong-hoon of Newsis and Lee Jonggu of Asiae contributed to the coverage of these developments. The continued investment suggests that future phases may further expand the coverage of protected sports facilities across Seongnam City.