First Trip to La Mesa Ecopark

At last, I was able to set foot at La Mesa Ecopark here in Quezon City. To think I live here in Quezon City ever since I was born. From Commonwealth Avenue to East Fairview (where Eco Park is) was only a short 15 minute ride. There are 3 Entrances – the two entering a Private Subdivision and the other one in between a gas station and Sangkalan restaurant.

From the developing city outside, you will never have guessed that there’s a paradise hidden beyond the noisy, crazy streets. I never thought that NATURE is just minutes away.

Although we went there on a weekend, (Saturday) we were still able to find a nice parking spot… It was 4 o’clock in the afternoon and a perfect time to stroll. But I suggest going there in the morning and a weekday so you can enjoy the whole place. As expected, the park is packed with people in weekends most especially, Sunday. The Park is open Daily from 8am to 5pm. We only have an hour to stroll.

There are lots of activities you can do in La Mesa Eco Park like boating, swimming, horse-back riding, sliding, climbing trees, fishing, biking and butterfly watching, and exercise. A great place for the family, friends, and lovers.

I think this is a man-made pond like the ones in Baguio. I don’t know if those guys were able to catch some fish. We like the idea of boating but got lazy. Besides, we don’t know how to paddle. lol

Unfortunately, the wheels in this kalesa are flat so Y.z. and I weren’t able to enjoy horse-back riding. She’s not allowed to ride the horse’s back and besides I’m scared. Maybe next time when Daddy is with us.

Y.z. loves butterflies. But since we came in late, the butterflies are not as active. Better be there in the morning where you can see them flying around. This kind of butterfly is the one use in weddings and other celebrations.

117 steps to La Mesa Dam

Aside from walking, you can get to workout using these wooden gym equipments. There’s a bench, and the monkey bars over there.. Whose shadow is that? hehe

Outside the Eco park, just before the parking space, there’s a wall climbing event. I don’t know if they are just renting the area. There’s also a paintball field! Wonderful!

We’re not able to swim although Y.z. and her Aunt brought some swimming clothes. But then, GrandAunt was very cautious. She thought we might acquire fungus or whatever bacteria there. Ask Ate Peh if they have experienced any.

The trip to La Mesa Eco park was very educational. Aside from the butterflies, Y.z. and I saw the stick insect and the leaf insect.

We were able to enjoy the Makahiya Leaves for free!

I am looking forward to our next Trip to La Mesa Eco Park. I hope Daddy can tag along by then. La Mesa Eco Park has a lot to offer. I will definitely love to go back!

La Mesa Eco Park Admission Rates are as follows:

Above 3 ft  – Php 50.00 (almost 1 USD)  Yellow Ticket (adult) /  Red Ticket ( kids)

3ft and below   – FREE

Senior Citizen  – Php 40.00

SPECIAL RATES for Quezon City Residents:

Adult (with valid proof of residence)  - Php 40.00     GREEN ticket

Students (with valid ID) - Php 20.00      PINK ticket

Senior Citizens (with valid ID)                  – FREE

So don’t forget to bring valid IDs.

Pool Admission Rates

(9am – 4pm daily)

Above 3 ft -    Php 80.00    VIOLET ticket

3ft and below -    Php 40.00

Proper swimming attire is strictly implemented – no cotton made fabrics, no buttons and zippers

Pool admission rates apply to all who enter pool compound, whether they swim or not.

Boat Rental

Php 100.00 per boat   – 30 minutes   (maximum capacity of 4 persons)

Fishing - Php 40.00

Butterfly Trail (9am to 5pm)

Entrance: Php 30.00

Horse -back Riding

Depending on the route: from Php 50.00/ Php 100.00 /Php 150.00

For more information please call: 430-5207 / 430-4051

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