A sprawling children’s water playground in western Seoul will open Tuesday, offering families a seasonal escape designed to blend summer recreation with environmental education. The Seoul Water Recycling Facilities Corp. said Monday the Seoul Water Recycling Experience Center will operate its children’s water playground through Aug. 30, as part of its summer programming for families and young children. The facility spans 1,052 square meters and is designed for children ages 3 to 10. Entry is free, but access is limited to 70 visitors per session to ensure safety and crowd control. The water playground will operate twice daily, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will also extend evening hours until 8 p.m. on weekends during the first week of August. The site features multiple water-based installations, including a spray fountain zone, interactive water-drop play structures, sound pipe installations and multi-use play equipment. Water depth is kept below 30 centimeters, and non-slip flooring has been installed throughout the area. Officials said the facility is equipped