Clark Parade Grounds

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 Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.

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

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

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