Battleships, bubbles and beats: Seoul's coolest summer splash is back

Where else in the world can you dodge water cannon blasts, slide down a 20-foot inflatable chute and tour a decommissioned 1,900-ton naval frigate all in the same afternoon?

This Saturday, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is hosting the second annual Seoul Battleship Water Picnic, turning Mangwon Hangang Park into a massive, wet-and-wild summer playground.

Running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the single-day extravaganza offers an unbeatable deal for locals and travelers alike: a full day of aquatic madness and naval history for just 1,000 won ($0.75).

Designed for all ages, the festival splits its splash zones into age-appropriate pools and slides, keeping toddlers, grade schoolers and brave adults in their own fun zones.

Safety guards will be stationed throughout the grounds, ensuring parents can kick back while kids tackle the towering 4-meter and 6-meter water slides, fountain tunnels, water cannons and spinning water-roller tubes.

The highlight of the afternoon hits at 2:30 p.m. with the high-stakes Seoul Battleship vs.

Chamsuri Water Gun Showdown.

Armed with personal water pistols, opp ...