About Tarlac Recreational Park
Tarlac Recreational Park is a large provincial government-managed park in Barangay Malacampa, San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines. Spanning approximately 78 hectares, it centers on a man-made lake surrounded by open grounds, gardens and forested areas. Developed as an eco-tourism and family recreation destination, it offers swimming pools, cottages, camping sites and outdoor activity areas. The park is known for its spacious landscape, affordable facilities and accessibility from Tarlac City.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious open park centered on a man-made lake with surrounding lawns, tree-lined grounds and garden areas. The site contains swimming pools, rented cottages and pavilions, camping grounds, picnic areas, boating and kayaking on the lake, cycling paths, and adventure activities such as zipline. Facilities are spread across a large area with paved roads and open fields suitable for walking, family gatherings and outdoor recreation.
Key highlights
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78-hectare park centered on a man-made lake
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Swimming pools and cottage rentals for day visits and overnight stays
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Boating and kayaking on the lake
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Camping grounds and wide picnic areas
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Cycling paths, zipline and open activity grounds
History of Tarlac Recreational Park
Developed by the Provincial Government of Tarlac as an eco-tourism and recreation project to provide affordable leisure facilities for residents and visitors. The park was established on provincial land in San Jose and expanded with a man-made lake, pools and cottages as a flagship tourism site of the province.
Route
| By air | Via Clark International Airport, then by road to Tarlac City and San Jose |
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| By road |