Wright Park
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About
Wright Park is a well-loved free public park in the eastern part of Baguio, directly across from The Mansion. Formerly known as Pool of Pines, it is named after Luke E. Wright, the American Governor-General of the Philippines (1904 to 1906), and was developed as a recreational space during the colonial era under city planner Daniel Burnham. Its centerpiece is the Pool of Pines — a long, shallow, rectangular reflecting pool framed by stately pine trees, with a scenic promenade, benches, and shaded spots alongside. For decades it has been the go-to spot in Baguio for horseback riding: at the Wright Park Riding Circle below the pool, around 200 horses and ponies are available for hire, with local handlers (the pony boys) leading the reins — making it ideal for children and first-timers. Near the riding area you can dress up in colorful Cordilleran attire for photos, and vendors sell woven crafts, hats, and snacks like sweet corn. The park is free to enter — you only pay for optional activities like horseback riding (around ₱300 for a short ride) — and it pairs naturally with The Mansion across the road and the Botanical Garden nearby.
Amenities
- Pool of Pines (pine-lined reflecting pool)
- Horseback riding — Wright Park Riding Circle (~200 horses)
- Cordilleran-costume photo sessions
- Open lawns for picnics & flower gardens
- Eco trails through the pines
- Souvenir & snack vendors (sweet corn)
- Across from The Mansion
- Parking · Restrooms
Facilities
- Parking
- Restroom
- Outdoor seating
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Today's Hours
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address
C.P. Romulo Drive, Pacdal Circle, Baguio City, Benguet 2600 (across from The Mansion)
Landmark: The Pool of Pines reflecting pool and the horse-riding circle, across from The Mansion
Typical Visit
45 minutes
Typically busy
Usually busy at these times — based on typical patterns, not live crowd data.
- Weekend daytime
- Holiday peak
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Early morning for cooler air and calmer horses; sunset is scenic on the reflecting pool. Horseback riding runs morning to late afternoon. Busiest on weekends and holidays.
What to bring
A jacket and cash (for riding, costume photos, and souvenirs); check the helmet fit for kids and agree on the ride duration and price beforehand.
Things to do
- Stroll the Pool of Pines promenade (the long reflecting pool lined with pines)
- Go horseback riding at the Wright Park Riding Circle (handlers lead the reins, great for beginners)
- Pose for photos in traditional Cordilleran attire
- Picnic on the open lawns and admire the flower gardens
- Walk the eco trails through the pines
- Buy souvenirs (woven crafts, hats) and snack on sweet corn
- Combine with The Mansion (right across) and the Botanical Garden nearby
Getting there
On Romulo Drive / Outlook Drive at Pacdal Circle, eastern Baguio, directly across from The Mansion (near Teachers Camp, the Botanical Garden, and Mines View) — about 10 to 15 min from Session Road. By jeepney: the Pacdal-Mines View or Baguio-Plaza-Mines View Park route from Lower Mabini Street; or a taxi or Grab (about ₱100).
Rules & notes
Free to enter; horseback riding and costume photos are paid — a short ride is around ₱300, so agree on the duration and price first (helmets are supplied but often child-sized; check the fit). Limited parking; no dining inside, but eateries are nearby on Leonard Wood Road.
Where
Landmark: The Pool of Pines reflecting pool and the horse-riding circle, across from The Mansion
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