5 Places in Quezon City Where You Can Walk Your Dog
Whether you live in a house or a condominium, as a loving pet owner you want to take your dog out to breathe fresh air and get some exercise. When you live in the metro, it might be difficult to decide on the best place to bring your dog. If you reside in Quezon City, here are some of the best places for you to bond with your dog without any worry.
Quezon Memorial Circle
Quezon Memorial Circle is the central landmark of Quezon City. /IMAGE The Local Government of Quezon City website
Quezon Memorial Circle is the central landmark of Quezon City. Located in the center of Elliptical Road, where six major lanes meet, the park is filled with many amenities, facilities and activities. There are also some restaurants and food stalls around the area. Although surrounded by traffic, it is a nice and big place for you and your dog to relax.
Address: Elliptical Road, Quezon City
Operating Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
There is a lake inside Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center. /IMAGE Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center Facebook page
Also located near Elliptical Road, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center features an environment distinct from Quezon Memorial Circle. If you like to see and learn about wildlife and plants, you can do so while spending quality time with your dog. There is also a lake inside the park. Just be sure to keep your dog on leash, so it will not disturb other animals and visitors.
Address: Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Operating Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Entrance Fee: Php 30
La Mesa Eco Park
La Mesa Eco Park is the biggest ecotourism destination. /IMAGE La Mesa Eco Park Facebook page
Less than an hour away from Quezon Memorial Circle, La Mesa Eco Park is perhaps the biggest ecotourism destination in Metro Manila. There are also many natural amenities and activities at this 33-hectare nature reserve. It is a great place for your dog to feel and coexist with the wild. The park abounds with trees and birds, and you will completely feel like you are in true wilderness.
Address: La Mesa Dam Compound, Greater Lagro, Quezon City
Operating Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Entrance Fee: Php 50
Eastwood City
People and pets can enjoy Eastwood’s leisure complex. /IMAGE Eastwood City Facebook page
Humans are not only the ones who can enjoy the sparkle of Eastwood’s leisure and entertainment complex. Dogs big and small are very much welcome in almost every corner of the place, even inside the mall. If you haven’t acquired a Pet Pass, get it first at Eastwood Mall Concierge for free, so that you can fully enjoy your bonding time. Be sure to bring your pet’s vaccination record!
Address: Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Quezon City
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon. to Thu.), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Fri. to Sat.), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun.)
SM North Edsa Sky Garden
SM North Edsa is known for its Sky Garden. /IMAGE SM City North Edsa Facebook page
Who says you can’t go shopping and take care of your dog at the same time? If you don’t have time to drive or commute to a park to walk your dog, take your furbaby with you at SM North Edsa. The mall features a Sky Garden, an elevated park with grassy lawns and small man-made ponds, where you can walk your dog, while checking out the shops and restaurants in the area.
Address: North Avenue Corner EDSA, Quezon City
Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon. to Thu.), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Fri. to Sat.), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sun.)
Written by: Rizelle “Rei” Leaño
Images grabbed from: The Local Government of Quezon City website, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center Facebook page, La Mesa Eco Park Facebook page, Eastwood City Facebook page, SM City North Edsa Facebook page
