Ortigas Park
Don Francisco Ortigas Jr. Road (former Emerald Avenue), Pasig, Philippines
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There was a seminar I attended at Ortigas Center last weekend. During the break, I walked around the area because I was sooo bored. I ended up stumbling upon this wonderful park located in between buildings. It was just a refreshing sight!
The 1,590 square meter park was developed by Ortigas & Company to celebrate its 75 years of existence. It was opened to the public last December 2005.
The mural design portrayed the history of Ortigas & Company & the people behind it. The artist used objects & symbols that described the success of their business.
This is really a great place to hangout! I read that it was meant for employees, visitors and shoppers to just chill out and rest. It is a great place to escape the office ambiance & all the stress you feel during work hours. And yes, I think the beautiful landscape really does have that effect. Hey, I found it to be a great place to pass the time!
Aside from the beautiful scenery, the park has a coffee shop that serve drinks & food. There is a stage where some shows are held occasionally. A perfect place to escape and relax 🙂
I do hope that Makati would have a place like this. More pictures of this beautiful park here.
LS says
Hey! I used to work in one of buildings there along Emerald Ave., and I walk past that park alot on the way home. It really is a refreshing sight, like a small patch of getaway island. 😀
There's a small park in Makati too, Salcedo Vill, along Leviste St. I pass by it a lot as well but I never tried looking around inside (the borders are filled with bushes). I see a lot of dogs though. LOL LOL
williamchua says
thanks sa info mo , regarding ortigas park , may such place pa lang ganun , look nice nga……..
Roch says
I know right? I love it!
Roch says
oh! It's far away from where I work though.. I would love to see it in between buildings in Makati Avenue or Buendia :D:D
sernan says
wow, i have been working in ortigas for quite some time now and i never thought that there is such a place, im just a few blocks away from that park… I will check that place tomorrow… 🙂
Roch says
do let us know about your visit tomorrow 🙂
sernan says
it was indeed a nice place, i woke up early just to check the place out… Thanks! 🙂
Roch says
glad you did! at least the early wake up call is worth it :P:P
Dropped by your site, it's really nice! keep up the good work 🙂
sernan says
Thanks! BTW congrats, you have won a couple of contests lately… 🙂
Roch says
yeah I was lucky! 🙂 thanks!