Burnham Park Baguio City

If you are all set to enjoy your weekend in the cool city of Baguio then the Burnham Park has to be in your itinerary. The Burnham Park is one of the most favorite destinations for the local as well as tourist families. This Burnham Park was named after the planner of the city of Baguio, Mr. Daniel Burnham.

The Burnham Park is centered around a man made lake located at the very heart of the city. The park is a favorite place of local residents and visitors alike because of its varying recreational facilities. One can relax by rowing a boat or attending an outdoor concert. If you wish you can meet up with your friends and relatives and have a picnic. Another amusing way of relaxing is by watching a football game or just go biking. For the peace seekers the park offers a serene environment with lagoons, flowers and trees where you can just sit back and relax enjoying the cold breeze or take a leisurely stroll around the park. So for the convenience of this particular group of people there are benches and chairs distributed all around the park.

Burnham Park of the city of Baguio has all the elements for a perfect family outing. In side the park you will get to see tennis and basketball courts for sports lovers. There is a children’s playground, and an orchidarium where a variety of plants, trees and flowers are sold. Inside the park you will get a handful of restaurants which cater to the needs of a variety of people. The football field at the eastern side of the park is sometimes used for parades, carnivals, concerts, political rallies, and for display booths during special events and activities. On certain Sundays and some special occasions, cadets of the Philippine Military Academy perform a parade and review or a silent drill exhibition at the field.