For the benefit of visitors to Davao, the newly reopened People’s Park is located in the heart of the downtown area, in front of Casa Leticia and at the back of Apo View Hotel. The streets alongside it are J. Camus and J. Palma .
The People’s Park features a mini rain forest, public areas for jogging and tai chi and the like. Capoeira, anyone? Accenting the surrounding are statues by Kublai Millan. Kublai is the Dabawenyo artist who created the Freedom statue in front of the Sangguniang Panlungsod building.
Among the city 's newest and grandest free attractions, the People's Park stands on the former site of the PTA Grounds.The new city landmark is barraged by people from all walks of life, and of every age. On its busiest days, it is here where you'll be able to witness how cosmopolitan the city of Davao is. The park is also conveniently located near the downtown area and is flanked with dining amenities from almost every side. The nearest place for tourist or local visitor accommodation is the Apo View Hotel. The Royal Mandaya is also just some walking distance away.
The expansive and beautiful People's Park features many delightful treats for its beholders to discover. Grand landscaped waterfalls of various designs, strategically scenic benches, a small but fun playground, amazingly breathtaking gardens, several mini-forests featuring flora from all over the world, lovely traditional cottages and a whole lot more...