Recreation: Sporty Baguio
All the available indoor and outdoor sports activities in Baguio City
There's no better place in the Philippines for outdoor sports and recreational activities than in Baguio City.
Even internationally-reknown Filipino boxer, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao chose to hold his training for the big bout in November 2009 with Miguel Cotto in the City of Pines over Mexico and the latest news has it that he will return to Baguio in January 2010 for the first half of his training for the historic bout against Floyd Mayweather!
A lot of it, of course, has to do with our wonderful climate!
Horseback riding at high noon is possible in this tropical country, and playing on either of our competition golf course can be such a pleasure, and playing on either of
our competition golf courses can be such a pleasure.
Baguio offers both its visitors and residents awonderful natural environment for all these activities. We have football fields. rugged hillsides for motocross, dirt bikes, and paint ball -- and of course, covered gyms for racquet sports, basketball and volleyball. We also have bowling lanes abd billiards halls.
Take a look at all that we have by way of sports activities, so that you know exactly what gear to bring on your Baguio vacation.
So come on up and try to break into a sweat!
Then, Sporty Baguio
- Golf. Baguio has the only "naturally airconditioned" golf courses in the Philippines! And we have two very popular ones, too - those at Camp John Hay and Baguio Country Club.
- Horseback-riding. Horse rides are available at Wright Park Riding Circle and at "Shalan di Kabadjo" (Way of the Horse) in Camp John Hay. There are a few ponies at Country Club, too.
- Biking. Mountain biking is very popular in Baguio. So if you're planning to bring your personal bike up, know that you'll have lots of good company. Don't forget all necessary protective gear.
- Racquet Sports. Racquet sports like tennis and badminton are also played a lot here and the courts are located in Burnham Park and Baguio Country Club, respectively. Table Tennis enthusiasts are all welcome to play at the Atenara House and in UP Baguio.
- Basketball & Volleyball. Basketball is are played in the different gyms of the Baguio universities and colleges, and also in the different barangay halls as this is the most popular sport for Filipinos. Volleyball is also played in the different school gyms.
- Bowling & Billiards. Bowling alleys and billiards are available at Baguio Center Mall, Baguio Country Club, Green Valley.
- Skating. There's a nice covered skating rink at Burnham Park. And rollerbladers can strut their stuff all around Burnham Park, too.
- Paintball & Rapelling. Paintball and rapelling is available at Camp John Hay, while live ammunition target shooting ranges are located in town.
- Running & Walking. Favorite jogging paths are South Drive, Leonard Wood Road, and Burnham Park. Of course Baguio provides the best places & vistas for walking in the Philippines, and the slopes are perfect for building your resistance.
Hi Lisa,
For running enthusiasts, nothing beats Baguio. Your side of Baguio features the best running routes in the early morning. L.Wood Rd, Gibraltar, Outlook Dr.and South Dr. One can even use the Teacher’s Camp oval, 25 pesos during week days and 35 during week ends and holidays.
Great Site! Thanks!
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