Comments on: A Stroll in Central Park…

By: Madeline

Madeline — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:42:54 +0000

I remembered the garden in UST! Just strolling there relaxes me. It is like another world outside the university belt. When I was a student there 22 years ago, it relaxes me just by studying my lessons under those old trees.

How I wish there are schools near our vicinity like UST. My nephew is already 1 1/2 years old. This early we are already thinking of a school for him. UST is already too far because of the traffic.

Mayor Atienza had developed the park in Lawton. However, you wont feel safe sitting there. There are many thieves in downtown Manila. Instead of being relaxed you will be stressed out by these things in your mind.

By: jafores

jafores — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:28:22 +0000

I agree Parks are important, unfortuntely the climate in our metropolis will not allow us to enjoy and appreciate the benefits as much as say New york and the like. Yes it is visually appealing etc but just like in the many villages and maybe even in luneta, parks are underutilized in our country. Unforunately Malls are our parks, not just to shop but to keep cool and be in a place where one can relax and have a meal

By: edel

edel — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:39:08 +0000

when i was young, we always frequent luneta.. the lawns were definitely green and well-kept.. we loved the japanese and chinese garden, and the bay area at the back of the quirino grandstand.. there were also nice playground there

re: free concerts.. me concert at the park pa ba???

By: Ebba Myra

Ebba Myra — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:09:19 +0000

Well as much as I admitted that I hate the Marcos era, during the “green Revolution under Imelda, LUneta was wonderful. And so does the Japanese Garden. Now, when I visited the same place 4 yrs ago, I asked my relatives for us to go pasyal in the same place, and they gave me a “kunot noo”. Meron daw ba akong katagpoong boyfriend. The gold fish are gone, and the “green lawn” before the grandstand is also gone. I did come back at 2006, its a little much better, but nothing like how it was before. Pati na “Deweu Blvd” hindi ka na rin maka-stroll.

By: Raneli

Raneli — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:15:54 +0000

Its sad though,we are a tropical country that can grow lush greenery and yet a big urban jungle like Makati or Manila cannot even provide adequate decent parks or open spaces that are accessible enough,clean and safe. Never took the time out to visit Central Park yet, but I have been to marvelous Kensington Palace Gardens in London, Botanical Park in Melbourne, etc. These were my quiet retreats whenever I would secretly veer away from senseless shopping or mad chatter from colleagues. You will be even surprised that even in the city of New Delhi, there are massive open spaces for families and ordinary folks to escape and get away from the maddening crowds. I know , I hate it when I would lambast again our country for not coming up to par, pero we could do so much. Kaya naman natin..and yet sorry to say..bulok ang urban planning natin.

By: sister

sister — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:02:49 +0000

Someone needs to organize a Luneta Conservancy and raise money from the private sector. The upkeep and fantastic condition of Central Park is thanks not only to the Parks Dep’t. but prinmarily to the non-profit Central Park Conservancy who has organized, planted, supported the upkeep and well being of the Park. Central Park is very heavily visited, not only by strollers,bikers, runners, and joggers but also is the venue for free concerts, opera, and Shakespeare in the Park in the summer. You can’t just wait for the gov’t. to do everything.

By: patty

patty — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:31:36 +0000

I’ve only been to Central Park once, with my family. Unfortunately, my siblings tire easily and we had minimal time, so we were not able to see most of the park’s sights. Hopefully, I’ll be able to come back next time, with lots of time to spare.

By: carina

carina — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:59:05 +0000

my bestfriend and i dream of going to new york just to walk at the central park and just take TONS of photos :)

By: elaine

elaine — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:53:03 +0000

exclusive villages here in manila have really nice parks:clean, preserved trees, trimmed grass, segregated garbage disposals around, safe playground for kids, benches and picnic tables.. because these villages have budgets to maintain them and impose fines for park rule violation. Unfortunately, outside these gated villages, our public parks remain to be seen as such. Rizal Park do sweepers all the time pero kawawa naman sila,THEY ALWAYS sweep because of the total lack of discipline on the part of the local tourists. I still admire U>P, though, for its lush greens but its safety may only be felt at certain hours.
Never got the chance to visit THE central park, but I’ve been to some really quaint but lovely parks in portland,gregon and in the small town of barre,vt…travelling officials should really get their inspiration from the places they visit , at least outside of asia.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:31:48 +0000

a gan, unfortunately, they finally banned horses from the park a few months ago. So the last remaining stables on the West side have closed/moved… Katrina, I agree with you, the lack of green space outside of villages in Makati is utterly appalling. Teresa, I am glad you caught that tidbit…and yes, I think The Kid catching up with old friends is a priority in many senses. Carlo, yup, HK could use a few more green spaces… thrilled that U.P. has the sunken gardens… I think we need more nice college campuses as well… and at 100, you would hope maintenance of buildings would be more of a priority…