The Burnham Lake is the center of all the Parks downtown Baguio City. Surrounded by trees and green landscape for picnics around the lake, this lake is one of those spots to be visited in the city. Along the lakeside are short benches for couples and families to sit while watching boaters.
The boats have evolved from the flat yellow boats rented out before into swans. These swans are often watched by spectators on Panagbenga. Rental of boats is by the hour with or without a rower. 
The lake is about 3 meters deep, inhabited by tilapia, koi, and carps. Although fish are not that visible especially during the summer as the water turns greenish brown due to algae growth and mud constantly stirred by the boat ores.
The newest addition to the park is the installation of city bird houses. These bird houses are situated right across the Rose Garden exit. As only Maya birds seen over the area, the city is trying to develop the park to be habitable for our winged friends once again. Crows are heard more commonly near the skating rink area where fewer people stay.
A mural of the ancient native way of living is placed at one end of the lake. It is a 1.5m by 3m (approximate size) stone carved with Cordilleran way of life.
How to reach the park?
The Burnham Lake is just a walk away from the surrounding parks downtown. Jeepney lines also have the main route surrounding the park. By taxi, one should direct the driver as the Burnham Lake.
Establishments near the park?
Establishments are farther from this park as it is surrounded by the other parks. Ganza Restaurant is being shared by the Rose Garden and The Burnham Lake from one side and reaching the other end of the Lake leads you to Solibao Restaurant.
The Burnham Lake is just one of the downtown parks in Baguio City.
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