Capitol Park and Lagoon

Capitol Park and Lagoon is a 6-hectare provincial park surrounding the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Centered on a man-made lagoon stocked with tilapia, the park is known for its landscaped gardens, jogging paths, and twin sculptures by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino depicting a man and a woman with a carabao. It serves as a popular urban green space and recreational area for residents and visitors.

Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park centered on a large lagoon in front of the Neoclassical Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol building. The grounds feature paved jogging and walking paths, manicured lawns, palm trees, benches, and two prominent sculptures by Guillermo Tolentino at the lagoon ends. The lagoon is inhabited by fish and is a focal point for photography. The park is open and spacious, suitable for leisurely walks, jogging, and relaxation in a central city setting.