Bernardo Park, Public park in Quezon City, Philippines
Bernardo Park is a public recreation area in Quezon City that stretches along both sides of Diliman Creek, featuring landscaped gardens, walking paths, basketball courts, and a children's playground. The grounds also include a public swimming pool accessible via a connecting footbridge.
The park was established in 1948 under Mayor Ponciano Bernardo's administration as a municipal development project. In the 1950s and 1960s, the location served as a filming site for movies and a broadcasting studio.
The park houses the Aurora Quezon Memorial Hall, honoring a former First Lady, and functions as a gathering place where locals organize community events and celebrations. The hall serves as a symbol of the neighborhood's identity and history.
The park features wide paths, open green spaces, and multiple entry points that make navigation easy for visitors. The swimming pool area is clearly marked, and the footbridge connects the different zones seamlessly.
The location served as a key production hub for film and radio in the early decades of the 1900s, contributing to the development of Philippine entertainment. Historical broadcasts and movie productions were filmed on its grounds and pavilions.
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