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Burnham Lake (Baguio)

Philippines / Cordillera / Baguio / Lake Drive
Burnham Lake is situated within Burnham Park, Baguio City Proper. It is where visitors to this majestic and one of the oldest parts of Baguio could ride a boat for a fee.

Burnham Lake used to be very beautiful, The Burnham Lake serves as a natural catch basin for some parts of the Central Business District.

The excess water as a result of the downpour of rain goes to the lake before it exits to the La Trinidad Balili River.

Currently, it is under going dredging as of January 2013, this aims to improve the quality of the lake to make it conducive for the Tilapia and Kois to live in by removing accumulated silt and trash.

A Fountain at the center of the lake will also be installed. The total project cost is 20.9 Million. The contractor assured that the project will be completed in 30 days.
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Coordinates:   16°24'38"N   120°35'40"E

Comments

  • ilocano2007
    I wish the City of Baguio clean up this place. It is not what it used to be when I was still studying in SLU. It was smelly and had over grown weeds when I visited last June of 2004. I had fond memories of this place starting in 1978 when I first came to Baguio. My kids were a little bit dismayed when I brought them there to see the place. They expected to see something more than what they are seeing here in the USA.
  • issa1962
    nice park
  • john (guest)
    The city government must make an action on its cleanliness. They are ignorant about the trash problem of this city
  • rissa (guest)
    i think it's not only the government's problem.it's everyone's responsibility
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