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Wright Park | |
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Location | Baguio, Philippines |
Coordinates | 16°24′55.2″N 120°37′6.6″E / 16.415333°N 120.618500°E |
Open | All year |
Wright Park is a park in Baguio, Philippines.
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]
Wright Park | |
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Wright Park | |
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Location | Baguio, Philippines |
Coordinates | 16°24′55.2″N 120°37′6.6″E / 16.415333°N 120.618500°E |
Open | All year |
Wright Park is a park in Baguio, Philippines.
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]