PARKS IN BAGUIO CITY: THE IGOROT GARDEN

The Igorot park is a small peaceful area exactly at the center of downtown Baguio. Although surrounded by a few trees, there is more paved space than plants in this park. The main attraction of this park is the pedestal of majestic native warriors more than 10 feet high.

Small city events are conducted in this park. The area before the pedestal is often used as stage for rallies, concerts and the like.

With benches located at the sides of the park, most people would sit and spend time or wait for a meetup. A group of chess players are also often seen playing the sport in this park. Old and young men mostly carry their chess boards and just ask anyone who would like to play with them. When the game starts, slowly more and more spectators crowd them and study silently as well or watch on how the game ends.

Few years back, there are tables and benches were tables are designed like chess boards from white and black pebbles. Most chess enthusiasts would only need to carry their chess pieces and perhaps chess clocks to enjoy a game or two. Because of the rising problem of trouble when people might start gambling over the game, tables were removed but it never stopped players to get a spot in this park and enjoy chess.

How to reach the park?

The park is basically in downtown Baguio so taking a public utility transportation is available at almost all routes to downtown. When riding a taxi, Igorot Park is already a household name which every driver knows.

Establishments near the park?

Across the arch of Igorot park is Tiongsan Department store, to its left is Venize Hotel and McDonald’s, on the right is a public parking lot with Ganza restaurant. Just after the great statues behind the park or grill stalls, where smokey but tasty chicken and seafood await.

Igorot park is just one of the amazing parks in Baguio city.