THE City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Parks and Playground Division announced that People’s Park in Davao City will undergo renovations this year, though the exact date of closure has yet to be determined.
Engr. Juancho Dagasohan, head of CENRO’s Parks and Playground Division, said during the ISpeak media forum on February 13, 2025, that the closure could happen at any time, depending on the schedule set by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO).
The city government has allocated P100 million for the park’s total repair and renovation.
The project is in its final planning stages, and while the park will undergo phased renovations, there will be a period when it will be fully closed.
However, access to the National Museum of the Philippines in Davao will remain open to the public during construction.
Spanning four hectares, People’s Park is one of Davao City’s top attractions, featuring a cultural-themed landscape with a mini-forest, man-made waterfalls, a dancing fountain, a fishpond, a children’s playground, and the iconic durian dome. It is a popular spot for jogging, fitness activities, and school events, with free admission to the public.
Originally a project of then-mayor and former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the park was developed from the defunct Palaruang Panlungsod of the Philippine Tourism Authority. The city government spent P72 million on its transformation before its inauguration in December 2007.
Further updates on the renovation schedule will be announced as plans progress. RGP