About Burnham Park
Burnham Park is a 32.84-hectare historic urban park located in central Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Designed in 1904-1905 by American architect and urban planner Daniel H. Burnham as part of the Baguio City Plan, it is the city's oldest and most iconic park. Centered around the man-made Burnham Lake, the park features gardens, playgrounds, an orchidarium, skating rink, athletic bowl and open spaces for recreation and community events.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, flat, landscaped urban park surrounding the man-made Burnham Lake in the heart of Baguio City. The park offers paved walkways, pine trees, flower gardens including the Rose Garden and Orchidarium, a children's playground, skating rink, and athletic bowl. Visitors can rent rowboats or pedal boats on the lake, rent bicycles, picnic on lawns, jog, and explore food stalls and souvenir vendors around the lake and park perimeter.
Key highlights
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Burnham Lake with rowboat and pedal boat rentals at the center of the park
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Rose Garden and Orchidarium with flower displays
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Children's Playground and skating rink
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Biking area with rented bicycles and go-karts
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Melvin Jones Grandstand and Athletic Bowl open field
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Pine-tree lined promenades and picnic lawns
History of Burnham Park
Designed in 1904-1905 by American architect and city planner Daniel H. Burnham as part of the Burnham Plan for Baguio City during the American colonial period. The 32.84-hectare reservation was named in his honor and developed as the central green space of the planned hill station, with the man-made Burnham Lake as its focal point. It remains the oldest and most historically significant park in Baguio.
Culture & Context
Serves as the central public park and community gathering place for Baguio City residents and visitors. Hosts major public events, including activities for the annual Panagbenga Flower Festival in February, concerts, and civic gatherings. The park's gardens, lake, and open spaces are central to Baguio's identity as the City of Pines and its leisure culture.
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