Hello,

I'm 제이메르, a Nexon Picker.

Those childhood memories of running around and playing freely are something we all treasure!

But looking at life for children in South Korea today,

it's clear that they often have too few opportunities to truly relax.

Statistics show that their actual playtime falls well below the OECD average.

Children's right to play should be guaranteed

to support their healthy development, yet it isn't being properly protected.

That's what makes MapleStory's ongoing

public playground renovation project so meaningful!

I was especially impressed by Nexon's community initiative to create spaces where children can run around and enjoy playing.

As a MapleStory player myself, I decided to see it firsthand :D

Maple Leaf Playground No. 3: Opening News & Location

Maple Leaf Playground No. 3 officially opened on Saturday, April 18, at Seoul Children's Grand Park!

Following the first playground in Seongnam and the second in Uijeongbu,

Seoul now has its own special space for children, too.

I checked the park map and found the playground near the center.

I had worried about getting lost in the sprawling Seoul Children's Grand Park,

but thankfully, signs throughout the grounds

made it easy to find my way to Maple Leaf Playground 😆

Photo Opportunities with MapleStory Characters

At the playground entrance, MapleStory's mascots—

Rock Spirit, Pink Bean, and Orange Mushroom—give visitors a warm welcome.

The photo area was bustling with people eager to take pictures!

To get fully into the spirit of the visit, I'd brought my MapleStory Worlds tote bag,

and Pink Bean happened to have one hand raised high.

I gently rested my Pink Bean tote bag

on Pink Bean's hand for an even cuter photo ㅎㅎ

The playground itself was impressively spacious.

Hearing MapleStory background music playing softly throughout Maple Leaf Playground was a lovely, familiar touch!

The children playing there might not have known it was MapleStory music,

but seeing them enjoy the themed space made me proud as a player 🤗

Rediscover Childhood Joy: A Great Place to Visit on Children's Day

Maple Leaf Playground No. 3 features Orange Mushroom World, Rock Spirit World, Pink Bean World, and the Maple Leaf Rest Area,

for a total of 4 zones.

In Orange Mushroom World, just behind the photo area,

I watched children cross adorable Orange Mushroom-shaped stepping stones.

There was a trampoline off to one side, too,

and watching the children jump so happily made me feel like a child again.

I even tried it myself when a spot opened up. My turn was brief, but it was so much fun! Hehe

Stepping into Rock Spirit World felt like entering a new map in Arcana!

Is this what a playground in Arcana would look like? ㅎㅎ

Alongside the swings, there were plenty of delightful play features, including an arch crossing and a climbing net.

Seeing the children's bright smiles as they held their guardians' hands was enough to make me smile, too.

Next, I visited Pink Bean World.

The giant Pink Bean perched on top of the play structure was a big hit with the children!

Pink Bean World made lovely use of Pink Bean's signature color,

with a variety of play features, from slides to rings to climb through.

After all that active play, families can head to the Maple Leaf Rest Area

to relax beneath the shade canopy or play in the sand,

which struck me as ideal for a family outing.

I was impressed by Nexon's continued efforts to create more opportunities

for people to experience elements of its games in real-world spaces like this.

Beyond simply providing games,

Nexon's community initiatives help create healthy environments where children can run and play—

something that genuinely makes me proud as a player.

I hope this positive impact, bringing the fun of online games into everyday life,

continues to spread even further! 👍

With warmer weather on the way and Children's Day approaching,

why not visit this weekend and give your children the chance to exercise their right to play?

I hope you and your family share some meaningful time together in this welcoming space that supports children's right to play.

I hope you've enjoyed this post, too :)