People's Park in the Sky, Hilltop park in Tagaytay, Philippines.
People's Park in the Sky occupies the summit of Mount Sungay, offering views across Taal Lake and the hills of Cavite province. Visitors reach the site via a winding road that leads to the remains of an unfinished building now used as a viewing platform.
Construction began in the early 1980s as a private retreat for the Marcos family but was never completed. After the political upheaval of 1986, the government opened the site to the public and renamed it to mark a shift in power.
A religious shrine dedicated to Our Lady Mother of Fair Love draws worshippers who light candles and pray throughout the week. Families from nearby towns often visit after Sunday mass, treating the grounds as a gathering place where faith and leisure come together.
The site opens daily from early morning until late afternoon, with a modest admission fee for adults and free entry for children. Visitors seeking clear views should arrive in the morning before clouds and mist roll in during the afternoon.
A Doppler weather radar tower stands on the grounds, tracking storm systems across the Calabarzon region and feeding data to national forecasting networks. Visitors can spot the white painted structure near the main building, though the technical facility itself remains off-limits.
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