Best Spots to Go for a Jog

1. Capitol Lagoon

Location: MXG2+FMF Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental

Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Opens: Daily

Located at the heart of Bacolod and is accessible to most of the well-established cafes, hotels and restaurants in the city. The park features large trees which provide shade and cool breeze for joggers and anyone who just wants to unwind or have a family picnic. There is also a man-made lagoon at the center of the park with sculptures of a water buffalo being pulled by a man at one end, done by Negrense sculptor Felix Garzon and another water buffalo with a woman at the other end which was done by Italian Francesco Riccardo Monti.

The park has been closed for miscellaneous activities due to the pandemic but it is still open for joggers and those who want to exercise or brisk walk.

2. NGC

Location: MX58+JC5 Bacolod New Government Center, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental

Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Opens: Daily

It is one of the new landmarks in Bacolod City, inaugurated in July 2010 and built to replace the old City Hall at Araneta-Luzuriaga Streets. From a vast sugarcane field, the place has transformed into a commercial development center due to several business establishments, cafes & restaurants, banks, hotels, bpo centers and jeepney routes that opened in the surrounding area.

It is also a favorite to-go place among locals if they want to unwind, sit down in one of the benches surrounding the man made lagoon and find street foods being sold in carts that are lining-up the place or to jog and walk their pets or just hang-out together with family and friends.

3. Silay City Plaza

Location: Silay Public Plaza, Dr Triño Montinola St, Silay City Heritage Zone, Silay City, Negros Occidental

Opens: Daily

A simple but cozy and charming park that reflects the laid back atmosphere of the city. It features age-old trees with benches and/or sitting areas where people can just take a moment to sit down and pass the time. This is also a place for street vendors selling street foods such as kwek2x, fish balls, etc.. to students and employees who visit the park after school/working hours.

It was originally designed by an Italian architect but was demolished at the height of Marcos’ Martial Law Era. It was called the Plaza Olympia Severino, Olympia is the one who led the making of the Philippine flag that was raised at Silay plaza for the first time in November 5, 1898 after a bloodless revolution which brought about the city’s freedom. There have been talks to revive the Plaza Olympia to promote tourism in Silay.