Sunburst Park, originally known as Plaza de Aduana, is a recreational park situated in front of the Iloilo Customs House on Calle Real in downtown Iloilo City, Philippines. The park is named in honor of the United States Army 40th Infantry "Sunburst" Division, which played a significant role in liberating Panay from Japanese forces during World War II.[1] It has also been referred to as Freedom Park.[2][unreliable source?]
| Sunburst Park | |
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| Freedom Park | |
.jpg) Sunburst Park with the Iloilo Customs House in the background | |
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| Type | Urban Park |
| Location | Iloilo City Proper, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10°41′38″N 122°34′19″E / 10.693779°N 122.571928°E |
| Area | 0.39 hectares (0.96 acres) |
| Operated by | Iloilo City Government |
The park includes a walkway, a chess playground, benches for visitors, a parking area, a statue of Macario Peralta, and a designated Sunburst area.[3]
In 2019, the park underwent restoration after suffering from the effects of the renovation and expansion of the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand in 1992, which led to the demolition of various structures within the park, including eateries and display booths.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Iloilo City opens new park, grandstand". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Iloilo Freedom Grandstand History | PDF | Government". Scribd. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Lena, Perla (January 12, 2019). "TIEZA turns over historic 'Sunburst' park to Iloilo City". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 19, 2024.