Rizal Park (Luneta)

Rizal Park, commonly known as Luneta Park, is a 58-hectare historic urban park in Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. Located along Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay, it is dedicated to national hero José Rizal, whose monument marks his execution site in 1896. The park features gardens, lagoons, monuments, museums and open spaces and serves as a central venue for national commemorations and leisure.

Visitors can expect a large open urban park with landscaped gardens, paved promenades, lagoons and lawns. Central features include the Rizal Monument, flagpole, musical dancing fountain, Japanese and Chinese Gardens, orchidarium, open-air auditorium, and children's playgrounds. The park offers wide walking paths, shaded seating, food kiosks and museums within the grounds. It is a busy public space for walking, jogging, picnics, photography and cultural events, with views toward Manila Bay and the Manila skyline.

The site was originally known as Bagumbayan during the Spanish colonial period and served as a public execution ground. José Rizal was executed there on December 30, 1896. The park was later dedicated in his honor, with the Rizal Monument unveiled in 1913. It was formally established as a national park and has been the site of major national ceremonies including the declaration of Philippine independence celebrations.

Rizal Park is a national symbol dedicated to José Rizal and a central venue for national commemorations, civic gatherings and cultural events. It houses monuments, gardens reflecting Filipino, Japanese and Chinese cultural influences, and serves as a major recreational and educational space for residents and visitors in Manila.