The city government of Caloocan officially opened to the public the city’s nature park to the delight of its residents Wednesday morning.
After a short formal rites held at Caloocan Nature Park located in Barangay 179, Amparo in the northernmost part of the city, Mayor Oscar Malapitan personally opened the gates to the two-hectare park.
The old resort, neglected by the previous administrations, was restored to what it is now. It has 14 picnic sheds, pools for adult and kids, open picnic areas, hanging bridge, function rooms, hall type function room, shower and dressing rooms.
Malapitan said the city government opened the first phase of the park and later on open the second phase which is presently undergoing restoration will have ziplines, mini zoo, aviary and camping amenities.
He requested the public, who are accommodated for free, to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the park.
“For this month, the public is free to come over during weekends as the place is being utilized for seminars, teambuilding and school activities,” he said.
The park administrator cautioned the parents to carefully watched their children while inside the park. Drinking of liquor and smoking are not allowed inside.
