About Perez Park
Perez Park is a large public park located within the Quezon Provincial Capitol Compound in Lucena City, Quezon Province, Philippines. Named after former Tayabas Governor Don Filemon Perez, it sits in front of the Provincial Capitol Building. The park is notable for its mature trees, open lawns, lagoon, playgrounds and monuments, serving as the city's main green space and venue for provincial events and leisure activities for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious, tree-shaded urban park with paved walkways, open lawns, a small lagoon, children's playground, benches and monuments surrounding the Quezon Provincial Capitol. The setting is flat and open, suitable for walking, jogging, picnicking and photography. The park is surrounded by government buildings and is used daily by families, joggers and visitors seeking a quiet green space in central Lucena.
Key highlights
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Large tree-shaded park in front of the Quezon Provincial Capitol Building
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Central lagoon and open lawns for relaxation and photos
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Children's playground and paved jogging and walking paths
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Monuments and markers related to Quezon Province history
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Main venue for provincial gatherings and public events
History of Perez Park
Named after Don Filemon Perez, who served as Governor of Tayabas (now Quezon) in the early 1900s. The park was developed as part of the Quezon Provincial Capitol Complex and has long served as the civic and recreational center for the province.
Culture & Context
Functions as the primary public green space and community gathering place for Lucena City and Quezon Province, hosting civic ceremonies, provincial celebrations and recreational activities for residents and visitors.
Route
| By air | No airport in Lucena; travel via Manila then by road to Lucena |
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| By train |