Parks and recreation in Baguio City

Baguio’s high altitude and pine-dominated landscape host a variety of specialized green spaces. This collection spans the central Burnham Park, designed by urban planner Daniel Burnham, to the former US military base at Camp John Hay. It includes cultural sites like Tam-Awan Village, which showcases traditional Cordillera architecture, and specialized botanical spaces like the Orchidarium. Recreational options range from an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course to nature-based adventure trails featuring zip lines and horseback riding.

Baguio's Parks & Recreation — Map

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Mines View Park

An observation deck overlooking the gold and copper mines of Itogon and the Cordillera Mountains.

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B

Burnham Park

Burnham Park may refer to:

C

Tam-Awan Village

A cultural center featuring reconstructed Ifugao and Kalinga huts, an art gallery, and a venue for traditional Cordillera workshops.

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D

Baguio Botanical Garden

Also known as the Igorot Village, this garden contains stone sculptures of Cordillera tribes and themed sections representing Baguio's international sister cities.

E

Camp John Hay Art Park

An outdoor space within the former US military reservation featuring sculptures and creative installations set among pine trees.

F

Wright Park Horse-Back Ride

A designated area at the lower end of Wright Park where visitors can rent horses for guided rides through pine-forested trails.

G

Treetop Adventure

Nature-based theme park offering canopy rides, zip lines, and motorized outdoor activities through the forest of Camp John Hay.

H

Sky Ranch Baguio

An amusement park featuring a Ferris wheel, drop tower, and various carnival rides located adjacent to SM City Baguio.

I

Camp John Hay Golf Course

An 18-hole, par-69 championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, characterized by hilly terrain and bentgrass greens.

J

Lost Cemetery

Also known as the Cemetery of Negativism, this symbolic site features humorous tombstones representing the burial of negative thoughts and attitudes.

K

Orchidarium

A specialized garden located near Burnham Park showcasing various species of orchids and tropical plants native to the region.

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