Wright Park (Baguio)
Wright Park is a park in Baguio, Philippines.
| Wright Park | |
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 Wright Park | |
| Location | Baguio, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 16°24′55.2″N 120°37′6.6″E |
| Open | All year |
Background
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
- Damian, Valerie (July 15, 2020). "In Baguio, 'pony boys' raring to get horses back on track". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- "Baguio City remains top favorite vacation spot in PHL". BusinessMirror. May 5, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- "3,500 Benguet pine trees planted on Baguio's 'The Mansion' grounds". Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- "Deadly disease hits horses in Baguio's Wright Park". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 7, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- "21 horses in Baguio set to be euthanized". Manila Bulletin. May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- "In Baguio, 'pony boys' raring to get horses back on track". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 11, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- Comanda, Zaldy (September 22, 2020). "Baguio City eyeing P717-M development plan for Wright Park". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
