Manila would probably be the last place you’d think of coming for a stroll, but the city is clearly breathing new life back into its parks and open spaces.
Case in point: the Arroceros Forest Park, which was recently reopened to the public after undergoing months of renovation, and on the heels of the opening of another Manila landmark, the Manila Zoo.
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The riverside park, enclosed in a 2.2-hectare property, has been called “Manila’s last lung” as the only nature park within the city.
The improved park now includes elevated walkways, a coffee shop, as well as a play area for children.
The park has over 3,000 trees of 61 varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. Arroceros is also a habitat for 10 various bird species.
The facelift is reported to be part of Manila mayor Isko Moreno’s long-term vision to build a so-called Green City in the area of Lawton, Manila.
Moreno is currently one of the candidates seeking the presidency in the May elections.
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