Information about Parade Ground
4.8
2362 Google reviews
Type
Park
Location
Clark Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga, Philippines
Opening hours
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
Distance from center
489 m
Family-friendly
No
Average rating
4.8
Number of reviews
2362
Parade Ground
Clark Parade Ground's previous name is Fort Stotensburg, named after Colonel John M. Stotsenburg. He is a captain of the 6th US Calvary who died in action while leading his regiment in a battle with Filipino revolutionaries in April 1899. His entrance pillars still stand here, too.
Today, Parade Ground serves as a park for families to enjoy. A newly rubberized jogging path that's 2.2 kilometers long was also built here. With this, fun runs and obstacle games are usually organized here. The park has updated amenities also like improved public restrooms and free internet wifi connectivity.
Parade Ground is located inside the massive Clark Air Base. It used to be a US military facility during World War II but is now under the management of the Philippine Air Force. Parade Ground is one of the most visited places in Clark Air Base, together with Salakot (native hat) Arch and four important markers near the iconic flagpole.
The Salakot Arch is a symbolic landmark of Philippines-United States friendship for years. It was originally built to symbolize the signing of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States Military Bases Agreement that happened during the Marcos administration.
The Death Place of Roxas Marker was built to honor former President Manuel A. Roxas. He died of a heart attack after delivering a speech in Kelly Theater inside Clark on April 15, 1948. Still situated on the Parade Ground is the 26th Cavalry Memorial which commemorates the heroic deeds of the 26th Cavalry Scouts and the US Army.
Another marker is the US Army Air Corps and Philippine Air Force Monument which symbolizes the partnerships between the two military camps. The last memorial marker is probably the most important of all - the one that commemorates the turnover of Clark Air Base from the US government to the Philippine government.
How to get there
Take a Victory Liner bus from Metro Manila to the Dau, Pampanga terminal. Take a jeepney from Dau to the Clark main gate. Take another jeepney to Clark Parade Ground.
Best time to visit
You can visit this tourist site in Clark, Pampanga anytime of the year.
Install the Philippines’ biggest travel app
Download the Philippines’ biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place
Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add the Philippines’ biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.
