Clark Parade Grounds

Clark Parade Grounds
CDC Parade Grounds
LocationClark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines
Administered byClark Development Corporation

The Clark Parade Grounds also known as the Clark Development Corporation Parade Grounds (CDC PG)[1] is a sporting open ground at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines.

History

The Clark Parade Grounds used to be the parade field of Fort Stotsenburg of the United States Cavalry. It was used by soldiers as a concert venue and a polo field.[2]

In 2015, the Clark Development Corporation made a ₱20.6 million renovation of the parade grounds which included improvement of the jogging path, installation of new lights and other utilities and fixtures.[3]

Facilities

The Clark Parade Grounds is among the frequented places in the Clark area. It hosts sport tourism events and also used for leisure events such as jogging and cycling.[4] The parade grounds hosts a rubberized 2.2 km (1.4 mi) long 2 m (6.6 ft) wide jogging path[5][6] It also hosts facilities for football.[7]

References

  1. ^ "PSHS-CLC to hold color run in CDC Parade Grounds". Sun Star Pampanga. February 13, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "Clark History". VisitMyPhilippines.com. Department of Tourism. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Manabat, Ashley (June 2, 2015). "CDC hides Clark parade grounds rehabilitation cost". BusinessMirror. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Navales, Reynaldo (January 15, 2018). "Angeles exec: Preserve old trees, historical sites in Clark". Sun Star. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "CDC reopens improved Clark parade grounds". Sun Star. May 25, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "New parade grounds, jogging path get high grades". Sun Star Philippines. June 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  7. ^ "Clark Parade Grounds to transform into world-class multi-sports area". Philippine News Agency. October 27, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2019.

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