Davao People’s Park is one of the most expensive parks in the Philippines. It is one of the cleanest and greenest parks in the country and dubbed as the "best park in the Philippines" as well. Entrance to the People’s Park of Davao is free. The Durian Dome is one of the highlights of the park.

Durian Dome

Things-to-see

• There is a learning center found on one side of the complex that educated both children and adults. On one corner of the park is the “Sunken Garden”, a gardeners haven, and the “Children’s Library”, where children of all ages can read books anytime they want.
• The park features a Durian dome – a fruit endemic in Davao, mini-forest and large sculptures mostly made by Kublai Millan, the same designer and co-owner of Ponce Suites, a gallery/artwork hotel located in Bajada at Roads 4 and 3 in Davao City.
• See their security personnel – the Park Rangers – they are on the entrance to inspect visitors before they pass through the park.
• Experience night life in the park and get the chance to see the walls of the park lighted decorated by “waling-waling”. It is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”.
• The park also housed hundreds of pigeons. They stay at the “Philippine Rainforest” – a small section inside the park.
• The most notable among the large sculptures is the Philippine Eagle replica. Kids can also play at the children’s playground with swings, slides, monkey bars and many more.
• Tables for family picnic can also be found inside People’s Park but most families choose to eat on the ground and near the ponds where large sculptures are also placed.

Quick Trivia

The park was used to be an old PTA Ground and cost over P72-Million from its construction (excluding future renovations and additions).

How to get there

From the Davao International Airport, take a taxi (P140) or jeepney (P15) going to People’s Park located at Palma Gil Street in the city center. It’s a known landmark because it’s one of the prime tourist attractions in Davao so asking for directions is fairly easy.