Wright_Park_(Baguio)

Wright Park (Baguio)

Wright Park (Baguio)

Park in Baguio, Philippines

Wright Park is a park in Baguio, Philippines.

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The park fronting the Mansion House, circa 1935
Pond at the park, 2009

Wright Park is a wooded area in Baguio which became known for its horseback riding services for tourists.[1] It was named after American Governor Luke E. Wright and was established as a recreational area.[2] It is situated near The Mansion.[3] The horses are owned and handled by "pony boys", who are often a member of the Ibaloi community.[4][5]

The park was closed down in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since reopened to local tourists in July 2020.[6] In the same year, an outbreak of equine infectious anemia broke out affecting the health of horses in Wright Park.[4][5]

In September 2020, the Baguio city government unveiled a ₱717 million development plan which it conceived prior to the pandemic.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    Damian, Valerie (July 15, 2020). "In Baguio, 'pony boys' raring to get horses back on track". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Baguio City remains top favorite vacation spot in PHL". BusinessMirror. May 5, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "3,500 Benguet pine trees planted on Baguio's 'The Mansion' grounds". Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Deadly disease hits horses in Baguio's Wright Park". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 7, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "21 horses in Baguio set to be euthanized". Manila Bulletin. May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "In Baguio, 'pony boys' raring to get horses back on track". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 11, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  7. [7]
    Comanda, Zaldy (September 22, 2020). "Baguio City eyeing P717-M development plan for Wright Park". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
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