5 Parks for Family Bonding Activities in Makati City

Arranging an active, fun, and healthy family holiday at Best Western Oxford Suites Makati is a breeze with these parks and activity spaces located just a few minutes from the hotel.

Washington Sycip Park

Families who are looking for a quiet space where they could spend the afternoon should head straight to Washington-Sycip Park. Located right in front of a church and surrounded by towering local trees, sculpture installations, gazebos, and a pond, the park offers a restful atmosphere for those who just want to sit back and commune with nature. Among the its notable design features are its wooden gates and lanterns, and outdoor speakers camouflaged as rocks and sculptures.

Legaspi Active Park

Legaspi Active Park has a playground especially made for energetic kids. The park is also a favorite of joggers and exercise buffs. It is located right across Washington-Sycip Park.

Jaime Velasquez Park

Weekends see Jaime Velasquez Park transform into a destination for artisans, organic food growers, and health-conscious foodies because of the Salcedo Saturday and Sunday Market. Moms, dads, and kids can easily find among the 100+ concessionaires healthy snacks, and enriching arts and crafts activities and supplies. An early morning shopping session at these weekend markets may prove to be a culturally enriching experience because the market is a place where fresh, homegrown produce sits side by side with stalls run by expats tending to food and ingredients which come straight from their home countries. Family exercise trips may also be scheduled during the weekday when the park has more space for people who want to jog.

Greenbelt Park

Greenbelt Park is a green spot amidst the glass and lights of Greenbelt's shopping center. The park's lush vegetation, colorful flowers, and relaxing water garden offer a respite after a day of shopping. It features a lagoon surrounded by gardens, an open air chapel, and an aviary. Much like the mall where it is located, the park dons colorful lights after the sun has set.

Ayala Triangle Gardens
This 20,000 sq m landscaped expanse right in the middle of the Central Business District and hotels in Makati, Philippines is a favorite resting spot. It's a relaxing green haven with hundreds of trees and few cafes and restaurants. While surrounded by major roads, it offers a peaceful atmosphere. The park is a place where people of all ages can bond through jogging, meditating, or watching an open air exhibit or live performance before returning to their Makati hotel, maybe Best Western Oxford Suites or one of the accommodations similarly located around the Central Business District.