Ramon Magsaysay Park, one of the most famous Davao City landmarks, is named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who died in 1957 in a plane crash on Cebu Island. The park is often compared to Rizal Park in Manila. It is home to several government buildings, including the Philippine Tourism Association and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Tourism Association and the Department of Foreign Affairs. And citizens love the park for its pleasant atmosphere, convenient location and accessibility. There are often shows, performances and other entertainment events are often held here. All this attracts to the park not only residents of Davao, but also numerous tourists.
The park offers a marvellous view of Davao Bay and the Samal Islands on the horizon. At the very centre of the park stands a huge obelisk with a statue of President Magsaysay at its base, erected here in 1960. Nearby is the historic Santa Ana Pier, where the first ship carrying Japanese workers to Mindanao to farm in 1903 landed. Another interesting attraction of the park is the the open-air chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Pilar.
In the alleys of the park you can always find couples in love, families with children, groups of friends - for the convenience of visitors there are several picnic areas. There are playgrounds for children, teenagers will enjoy the large stadium that can accommodate up to three thousand people and a skate ring, and adults will enjoy a cozy restaurant where they can taste local delicacies. At the service of a souvenir shop and a flower shop where you can buy beautiful orchids and other beautiful orchids and other exotic flowers. There is also a spacious and secured car park.
