A Trip To Baguio : Wright Park and The Mansion
After the Panagbenga Festival, we headed to one of the most popular spots in Baguio, the Wright Park. As far as our original itinerary is concerned, we are supposed to visit the Burnham Park and the Camp John Hay first and also have a quick snack at 50’s Diner but none of them was followed but according to our Tour guide, they just want to make our tour more realistic and less stressful. It was Panagbenga Festival so there was really an overwhelming crowd. We couldn’t even find a good space to park the van. So after the Panagbenga and after failing to reserve a slot in 50’s Diner, we headed to Wright Park. We were asked to find a restaurant or an eatery nearby and have a quick lunch.
Wright Park is located at the eastern part of the city which features are a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the “Pool of Pines” and the park circle which is on one end of the park. One part of the park is merely devoted to horse rides! 
Take note, it doesn’t just feature a single horse but an overwhelming amount of them. It is the largest gathering of horses I have ever witnessed haha. 
For Php150 you can ride the horse for half an hour (with guide). You can also take a quick ride for photo opportunity for Php50. 
I didn’t tried the Horseback riding nor the Picture taking though. Don’t get me wrong but I think some of the horses here are being exploited. I saw one that is coated in pink which I don’t think really healthy at all. 
Anyway, i believed these horses are being cared well despite of the usual color of their fur which I am not really in favor of. 
I wonder if there are horse racing events being held here in Baguio. It might be an interesting experience to witness that event live!
Another interesting spot is a wide stairway made of stones that will take you to the park circle.
Can You spot the St Bernard Dog? I thought I can only see them in Mines View Park so since I spotted one here, why not rab the opportunity right?
Tadah! This huge dog has been working here since morning but I looked more stress than him LOL. For Php50, you can have more than 5 pictures taken from your camera or phone! If you use a Continuous shot, then you can have more!
Going up!
The Park Circle
Few more walks and you’ll reach the “Pool of Pines” which is also few walks away from the Mansion.
Pine Trees everywhere 
The pool of pines!
Sunflower
The main gate of the Mansion!
The Mansion was built in 1908 for U.S. governor-generals and was destroyed in 1945 during the battle for the liberation of the Philippines. The elaborate main gate of the Mansion is said to be a replica of that at Buckingham Palace in London. According to them, inside the Mansion is a mini museum housing memorabilia and works of art collected over its years of occupancy by the former presidents. It is not easily accessible though I have no idea how you can grant an access here. 
You can also rent Igorot Costume here for Php20. 
Effigies of headless Igorot for a perfect photo opportunity. 
I think we spent an hour here before leaving and heading to our next destination which is the Mines View Park
Next Entry : Mines View Park
Check Out the rest of my Baguio Trip entries here
Panagbenga Festival Grand Float Parade │ Wright Park and The Mansion│Mines View Park│Cordillera World│Strawberry Farm│Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto │What To Buy In Baguio
this is a very beautiful park and I supposed it a quite a big one also?? like the stairs, like the beautiful trees.. and I guess many came here for a horse or pony ride?? 🙂
The horses look healthy, much better than those I saw in manila. Love those flowers.
Nice pictures to cover the entire park. Thanks for sharing
I was there couple of years ago. I just didn’t like being in places where there are lots of people. Having said that, I spent my last few days in Baguio mostly staying in a hotel near Camp John Hay, on a balcony facing nothing but pine trees.
Last time we were there, my mom wanted to go horse back riding. She tried it alone for 30 minutes and had fun. I love the pine trees in Baguio. 🙂
Hey great coverage of the outing…seems you had a great time!!
Baguio used to be so far but now thanks to the highways, it is so much easier to get there. We went 3x last year and we enjoyed each time. I love wright park too! 🙂 But what I love most about Baguio is the food.
Baguio is my hometown and I really love the weather and the pine tree view around the city. The wright park and mansion area is really scenic. It’s also close to mines view and good shepherd convent.
oh you really seemed to have enjoyed your recent trip in Baguio. It’s nice looking at your pics 🙂
It is always a pleasure reading your posts as it has so much picture glamour. The horses look more like ponies though, similar to what we have in our Indian hill stations
It looks like a very beautiful place, very colorful. I can’t believe they charge money to take a picture with a dog. I mean, it’s just a dog, haha
Awww , amazing pictures of a different world . I love the St.Bernard 🙂 so common there ! A very colourful world , love it ! Looks like you’ve enjoyed . Thanks for posting all these fab photos .
Omg it seems you had an incredible day! I don’t know there,but I Liked it by you..I’m andina this place to my trip wish list
The last I was there was 2011!:( How I miss the cold weather of Baguio!Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos:)
It’s been so long since I’ve been to Baguio. It’s been a little crowded there, but I’m hoping to return one of these days with my son 🙂 He’ll love it there.
Ah, now I’m more excited for my upcoming trip to Baguio! 🙂
I cant remember the last time I went to Baguio! When I do, I want to go to Wright Park too.When is the best time to go?
Baguio is one of my favorite places in the Philippines. We enjoyed visiting Wright Park, I just wish we had more time then so we could’ve spent more time there. My son enjoyed horseback riding while I was very worried we might fall off! 🙂
Hi,
Are pets allowed in Wright Park and Mines View? I heard they’re not allowed in Burnham Park, which is puzzling.