Wright Park (Baguio) Explained
Wright Park is a park in Baguio, Philippines.
Background
Wright Park is a wooded area in Baguio which became known for its horseback riding services for tourists.[1] It was named after American Governor Luke E. Wright and was established as a recreational area.[2] It is situated near The Mansion.[3] The horses are owned and handled by "pony boys", who are often a member of the Ibaloi community.[4] [5]
The park was closed down in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since reopened to local tourists in July 2020.[6] In the same year, an outbreak of equine infectious anemia broke out affecting the health of horses in Wright Park.[4] [5]
In September 2020, the Baguio city government unveiled a development plan which it conceived prior to the pandemic.[7]
Notes and References
- News: Damian . Valerie . In Baguio, ‘pony boys’ raring to get horses back on track . 4 September 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 15 July 2020 . en.
- News: Baguio City remains top favorite vacation spot in PHL . 4 September 2021 . BusinessMirror . 5 May 2018.
- Web site: 3,500 Benguet pine trees planted on Baguio’s ‘The Mansion’ grounds . Department of Environment and Natural Resources . 4 September 2021.
- News: Deadly disease hits horses in Baguio’s Wright Park . 4 September 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 7 May 2021 . en.
- News: 21 horses in Baguio set to be euthanized . 4 September 2021 . Manila Bulletin . 6 May 2021.
- News: In Baguio, ‘pony boys’ raring to get horses back on track . 4 September 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 11 July 2020.
- News: Comanda . Zaldy . Baguio City eyeing P717-M development plan for Wright Park . 4 September 2021 . Manila Bulletin . 22 September 2020.
