Background

Burnham Park is named after the famous American architect Daniel Burnham. A bust has been erected to honor Architect Daniel Burnham – the city planner of Baguio City.

• Official Name – Burnham Park Reservation
• Administrator – City Government of Baguio through City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO).

COVID-19 Pandemic

The park was closed during the early onset of the pandemic. While nobody was allowed to stroll in the park, businesses and activities were suspended.  The flora and fauna somewhat flourished during the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) which was left undisturbed during this time. It was an opportunity for the park especially its plants and flowers to regenerate from the inimical effects brought about by human activity and pollution. The park’s greenery was reinvigorated. However, as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, the human activity of residents and tourists alike and buzzing businesses around the area is back to normal.

Why should you visit this tourist spot?

Baguio City is not called the City of Pines or the official Summer Capital of the Philippines for no reason, and one of the reasons is Burnham Park. A visit to the city is incomplete without visiting this park and experiencing what it can offer.

Activities and Attractions

This park has a lot to offer. The following are a must to include in your bucket list of activities if you plan on visiting this park.

1. Boat Riding
   • This is a must to experience, boats have different designs, there are swan boats, and paddle boats, and those who do not have the skill to paddle, can have the option to use pedal-driven boats with the same principle used in bikes.
     • Boat Rental Fee – TBC
     • Duration – TBC
2. Biking
   • It is also a must-experience, especially for kids and adults. A bike-exclusive road pavement is used for this purpose. Offered are a variety of bike designs, maybe single two-wheeled bikes, single three (3)-wheeled bikes and bikes with sidecars where two to three persons can ride at the same time.
     • Bike Rental Fee – TBC
     • Duration – TBC
3. Recreational Fishing
   • Catch and release policy.
   • Applicants must secure the necessary license/permit from the CEPMO before conducting fishing activity at Burnham Lake.
   •  The license is non-transferable.
   • Applicants must be a resident of the city and must be knowledgeable about the basics of fishing.
   • Bring your own fishing gear.
   • Tourists and residents outside the city must secure a permit per fishing session.
     • Registration Fee – TBC
     • Requirements – Own fishing gear.
4. Zumba
   • Zumba exercises are a common site at the park. However, registration per group is required in order to be allowed to conduct such exercises.
5. Football
   • Melvin Jones Grandstand is the place to do such. There are football clinics organized by individuals that are done on any day but mostly on Saturdays and Sundays.
6. Skating
   • A skating rink has been constructed for skating enthusiasts in the city. The skating rink is adjacent to the Baguio Athletic Bowl. Stalls within the Skating Rink offers for rent roller blades.
   • Roller Blades/ Skating Shoes Rental – TBC
   • Duration – TBC
7. The Rose Garden
   • A nice place to stroll where you find kinds or variety of species of roses. One can enjoy the smell of newly bloomed rose flowers while enjoying the view of the adjacent fountain.

Things to remember when visiting Burnham Park

Burnham Park is a nice place to visit. It has so many things to offer. Residents and tourists alike must be responsible parkgoers to preserve its beauty. This can be achieved by doing the following.

• Throwing your garbage responsibly. There are garbage bins around the park.
• Being responsible dog owners. Dog owners walking with their dogs must always remember to have a plastic bag or any other container for their dog’s poo. Scattered dog droppings are a turnoff to anyone strolling in the park.
• Park in designated parking areas. Irresponsible parking creates traffic jams around the area. Be forewarned that there are deputized traffic enforcers that will apprehend illegally parked vehicles.
• Consumption of alcoholic drinks within the park is prohibited.
• Clean as you go.
• Follow local park laws.

Burnham Park Gallery

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