Burnham Park is a 32.84 hectare urban park located at the heart of the Baguio, in the Philippines. It was named after the American architect and urban planner, Daniel Hudson Burnham who laid the plans for the city.
Facilities:
- Burnham Lake
The park features a man-made lake situated at the center where tourists can enjoy boating with rented boats.
- Children Playground
Government of Baguio City and SM Prime Holdings Inc. signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the improvement and rehabilitation of the Children’s Playground inside Burnham Park.
- Skating Rink
At the southern end of Burnham Park, A public rink was constructed where skate rentals are available.
- Rose Garden
One of the developments that clearly enhanced and improved the park is the major development of the Rose Garden. A bust of Daniel Burnham was erected inside the Rose Garden.
- Igorot Garden
It is very popular with the locals who like playing Chess. The Garden is dominated by a Statue of the 5 main Igorot Tribes the Ibalois, Bontocs, Kalingas, Ifugaos and the Kankanaeys.
- Orchidarium
At its center lies an orchid house and different kinds of orchids and other flowers.
Activities:
- Looking for some fun and excitement? Well Burnham Park got some places that to offer you, your friends, family and kids.
- Boat Ride
-For Php. 100.00/ 30 minutes (up to 5 minutes capacity)
- Bike Ride
- For Php. 40.00 (unlimited time), whatever you pick, though the bike with side car is more expensive.
- Smelling the galore of roses and orchids
- It is simply wonderful to be in a landscape flourishing with roses and orchids; of many kinds, colors and fragrances.
Running around vast garden spaces
- The good thing about Burnham Park is the variety of running grounds around. There is grass, concrete, cobblestones and staircases, allowing them to understand and learn the right way of running on different textures with less injury as possible.
Playing in the playground
- With so many different playground sets at the park, the kids just go wild with excitement in trying every activity they see. They get to slide on spirals, climb on nets, ride on swings and see-saws, go on balance beams, walk on bridges, and many more. They also have the chance to play with other kids from different ages.
Food:
- after a long day in Burnham Park doing activities, you'll surely get hungry. Ah, Baguio – its cool climate makes sharing a hot, comforting meal that much more enjoyable. And whether it’s a fine dining restaurant or a hole-in-the-wall joint, Baguio City’s gastronomic offerings caters to all tastes and budgets.
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- Homemade green tea ice cream at Chaya
- Legarda Road
- Japanese restaurant Chaya serves rich, authentic Japanese fare, from fresh tuna and salmon sashimi, to crisp vegetable and seafood tempura. But it is their homemade green tea ice cream – a small serving of which comes complimentary at the end of every meal – that really takes the cake. Served with red beans and, in the case of the Cream Anmitsu, a generous serving of fruits in season, the green tea ice cream makes for the perfectly refreshing cap to a classic Chaya meal.
- Lagud (Strawberry beer) at Baguio Craft Brewery
- Marcos Highway
- Baguio’s first craft brewery offers a variety of flavors that will keep both the curious and the avid craft beer fan on their toes. Try the distinct flavor of the strawberry beer,Lagud, which is highly recommended with the buffalo wings.
Other beer variants are, among others, Kabunyan (Wheat Beer), Dalo (Brown Ale), Kraken (Baltic Porter), Ripe (Passion Fruit Beer), Englishman in New York (American Pale Ale), Message in a Bottle (India Pale Ale).
- Dark beer cheesecake at Ozark Diner
- Bareng Drive, Bakakeng
- You probably won’t eat cheesecake and down it with beer, but there’s another – nay, more ingenious – way of doing it: the dark beer cheesecake, which you can indulge in at Ozark Diner along Bareng Drive in Bakakeng. And if you’re still up for another slice, also try the Chocolate Siling Labuyo cheesecake (yes, complete with candied chillies on top).
- Balbacua by Urban Camote, Ili Likha Artist Village
- Assumption Road
- Balbacua is a Southern Mindanao beef stew dish, slow-cooked for six hours and served with your choice of mountain rice or noodles. Factor in the place’s rustic, artsy ambiance and convenient location and you’ve got yourself your newest Baguio haunt.
- Lomo Ribs at Canto, Ketchup Food Community
- Romulo Drive, across Wright Park
- It’s easy to see why Canto, a restaurant at the Ketchup Food Community, is always full with diners (with more lining up outside): the lomo ribs, one of the few offerings on its menu, are just mouthwatering.
Death by chocolate cake at Hill Station Bistro
Upper Session Road; Camp John Hay Technohub
Served with an excellent salad and either mashed potato or rice, it’s hard to believe half a slab goes for only P190. A whole slab – which can probably feed up to three people – is at P270.
Head to Canto early for lunch to avoid lining up, especially on weekends. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
- This dessert sounds very intriguing, doesn’t it? Take one spoonful and wait for all the sensations to register – hot, sweet, and cold – and it’s easy to realize the inspiration behind its name.
Each serving goes for P110, and is available at the Hill Station restaurant along Upper Session Road (Casa Vallejo Building) and at the new Hill Station Bistro at the Camp John Hay Technohub.
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It's more fun in the Philippines!
