Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dog Park" in Korean
“Dog Park” in Korean is 반려견 공원 (pronounced "ballyeogyeon gongwon").
반려견 공원
ballyeogyeon gongwon
Usage & Context
A dog park is an enclosed space where dogs can run off-leash. Korean urban areas have developed dedicated 반려견 공원 to give pets and owners socialization opportunities.
Example Sentence
반려견 공원에서 강아지들이 자유롭게 뛰어놀았다.
Dogs played freely at the dog park.
How to use 반려견 공원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dog Park” is 반려견 공원, romanized as ballyeogyeon gongwon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '반려견' (ballyeogyeon), 'bal' sounds like 'ball' without the final 'l' sound, 'lyeo' is like 'yuh' in 'yummy' with an 'l' before it, and 'gyeon' is similar to 'gun' with a soft 'y' sound. For '공원' (gongwon), 'gong' rhymes with the English 'gong', and 'won' sounds like the past tense of 'win'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about weekend plans with a friend.
주말에 반려견 공원에 가서 우리 강아지랑 실컷 놀았어요.
On the weekend, I went to the dog park and played a lot with my dog.
Asking a local for directions to a dog park.
이 근처에 반려견 공원 어디 있는지 아세요?
Do you know where there's a dog park near here?
Explaining the benefits of a dog park to a new pet owner.
반려견 공원에서는 목줄 없이 뛰어놀 수 있어서 좋아요.
It's good that you can run around without a leash at the dog park.
Cultural Context
Dog parks, or '반려견 공원', are a relatively new but rapidly growing phenomenon in South Korea, especially in major cities like Seoul. They reflect the country's evolving pet culture, where pets are increasingly seen as family members (반려동물). Many parks offer separate areas for small and large dogs, and it's a popular weekend activity for pet owners to socialize their dogs and themselves. You'll often see owners taking photos of their furry companions for social media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 반려견 공원 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
반려견 공원 가자!
Let's go to the dog park!
반려견 공원 규칙
Dog park rules
우리 동네 반려견 공원
Our neighborhood dog park
Related Expressions
애견 카페
aegyeon kape
Dog cafe
산책
sanchaek
Walk/stroll
반려동물
ballyeodongmul
Companion animal/pet
놀이터
noriteo
Playground (general)
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