MANILA, Philippines 鈥 As part of its efforts to promote a deeper appreciation of nature and the protection of watersheds, Manila Water continues to encourage the public to enjoy the exciting outdoor activities that La Mesa Ecopark has to offer.
La Mesa Ecopark (LME), located in Novaliches, Quezon City, is considered one of the last lungs of Metro Manila because of its lush green forest that helps produce oxygen and aid in improving the city鈥檚 air quality, as well as preserve our water source.
To date, the ecopark has a capacity to receive 1,000 guests daily. Entrance is free for Quezon City residents (with government IDs or QCitizen cards), while non-Quezon City residents will be charged a minimal fee of P20.听
Currently in phase 1 of development, the ecopark features exciting outdoor activities such as wall climbing, rappelling, paintball games, and archery tag.
The park is also open for company team-building seminars, which should be pre-coordinated with the LME Management for safety and ease of facility use.
For a more laidback experience, the park also offers a guided eco-tour and scheduled bird-watching activities.
There is a viewing deck pavilion and a food park to hang out with friends and family.听
Because of its scenic views, the park has also been a venue for prenuptial photo and commercial video shoots.
Photo and video productions also require prior coordination with the LME Management.听
鈥淢ore and more people are visiting the park every day. As they enjoy the fun outdoor activities in the park, we hope they also appreciate the beauty of nature and take part in its preservation and rehabilitation. We鈥檇 also like to thank our partners, the MWSS and the Quezon City Government, for giving their valuable contributions to this project,鈥 Manila Water Corporate Communication Affairs Group Director Jeric Sevilla said.听
Manila Water Company (MWC), in partnership with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the Quezon City local government, successfully opened the La Mesa Ecopark to double down on promoting environmental stewardship.
听Under the supervision of the Manila Water Foundation, the management of the ecopark aims to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs: SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).听
To book a visit, interested parties can fill out the form at www.manilawaterfoundation.org before going to the La Mesa Ecopark.
For QC residents, please bring a government ID or QCitizen card.