CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — Visitors to the Freeport now have a new destination to enjoy, as the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) officially opened the Clark Picnic Grounds on Saturday (April 18).
CIAC President and CEO Jojit Alcazar said Phase 1 of the project covers an initial five hectares of the total nine-hectare property.
“The project is part of our Urban Renewal and Heritage Conservation Program, which is an integral component of CIAC’s seven flagship initiatives,” he said.
Located along Gil Puyat Avenue, the newly refurbished and reimagined Clark Picnic Grounds is a vibrant and inclusive public space.
Designed as a modern park, it features jogging and walking paths, recreational and wellness facilities, an amphitheater, a playground, and a picnic grove.
Opening day activities include a flea market envisioned as a lively weekend bazaar with a mix of food and non-food merchants, as well as food trucks, offering visitors a diverse selection of products.
The expansive grounds are lined with century-old acacia trees that form a natural canopy, making the area ideal for outdoor gatherings, leisure, and recreation.
“Through this project, we have integrated modern urban planning principles to promote sustainability, optimize land use, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community,” Alcazar added.
Alcazar noted that the Clark Picnic Grounds complements other outdoor destinations in Clark, such as the Clark Parade Grounds, Bicentennial Park, and Air Force City Park.
As the premier aviation and land development arm of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), CIAC remains committed to transforming the Clark Civil Aviation Complex into Clark Aviation Capital, a dynamic business center envisioned as the country’s leading global aviation and logistics hub. (UnliNews Online)
