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When we say Tagaytay, this place shouldn't be missed when visiting the city.


Aside from People's Park In The Sky, one of Tagaytay’s most frequently visited landmarks is its famous Picnic Grove. This is one of the most common images that come to mind when Tagaytay is mentioned.

Picnic Grove Tagaytay in 2013

Sitting at the Tagaytay Ridge, it is one of the few spots where visitors can enjoy the view of the Taal Lake and the majestic Taal Volcano.

At Picnic Grove, visitors can enjoy relaxing activities such as taking a stroll through the trail or simply hanging out by their huts and taking in the picturesque view of Taal Lake and the majestic Taal Volcano.

The 13-hectare park is not only just for a picnic. It also offers various recreational activities. There are two zip lines and a hanging cable car, and visitors can take souvenir shots there.

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ABOUT PICNIC GROVE

In 1956 -1964 during the presidencies of Carlos P. Garcia and Diosdado Macapagal, Tagaytay seek to promote a new image as the top tourist city. The 13 hectares Picnic Grove was built but was soon abandoned.

Between the period of 1970 to 1975 moneyed families in Manila started to build their weekend residences along the ridge. Picnic Grove was cleaned–up and refurbished.

On December 22, 1980 the City Government moved through the management of Picnic Grove to the National Government through the Department of Tourism’s and HSDC/SICOR/PTA.

Last 23 December 2005, after twenty five (25) years of managing the Picnic Grove the department of Tourism turned over the management back to the City Government of Tagaytay.

A viewdeck along the Eco-trail

PICNIC GROVE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 

The amusement park was required to close since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. 

On October 23, 2021, the local government of Tagaytay City announced the reopening of Picnic Grove at 50% capacity. The new operating hours are 6AM until 10PM daily.

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MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

It was in 2013 since I visited Picnic Grove with my siblings. It was my first time get there. Ever since I was in my younger age, I was dreaming of going to Tagaytay and see the majestic view of Taal Volcano and the lake.

The awesome view of Taal Lake and the Picnic Huts 

One of most iconic views I always see is this one from Picnic Grove. So that day in February, I asked my girlfriend and my siblings to go here for a day tour.



We literally just walk around the area without trying some of the activities here. We bought a pack of espasol which is sold by some vendors inside.


Walking through Eco-Trail

Then, we just took photos, more photos while walking along the Eco-trail. Until we reached the view deck which wasn't looking nice that time. Some of the structures were worn out and not well-maintained I suppose.



Anyway, at least, I loved they pathways and the hanging bridge. Well, technically, it was not the amenities or the ambiance I was after for when we get here. Once I saw Taal from afar, I was satisfied. Knowing that this is the only volcano inside a lake inside an island in the Philippines (or even the world, I guess), it was perfectly enough to say, "it's a nice day".

After spending a few minutes (maybe an hour) here, we ate lunch at the nearby bulaluhan which is just across the entrance of the grove.

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Then, we straight ahead to People's Park in the Sky that afternoon for another tour around the area. Without knowing much more in the city, we headed straight back to Laguna after we went to People's Park.

I came back here in November, same year, with my officemates. It was the same, just a little foggy compare to my first visit.


PICNIC GROVE ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES

  • Table rentals (Php100)
  • Picnic huts (Php150)
  • Family sheds (Php300)
  • Pavillions (Php500)
  • View decks (Php2,500)
One-hour horseback riding: Php350
Optional: a photo on horseback priced at Php20 per photo.



Zipline and Cable Car Weekday Rate
  • One Way: Php200 / person
  • Two Way: Php300 / person
Zipline and Cable Car Weekend/Holiday Rate
  • One Way: Php300 / person
  • Two Way: Php400 / person

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HOW TO GET TO PICNIC GROVE

  • By bus/jeepney: Picnic Grove is located along the Tagaytay-Calamba Road, approximately 10 minutes away from Olivarez Plaza, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway.
  • By car: From Olivarez Plaza, head south towards the Tagaytay Rotonda and merge into the Tagaytay-Calamba Road. Follow along the stretch of the road. Along the way, Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, Tagaytay South Ridge Estates and the Development Academy of the Philippines. Picnic Grove is on the right side of the road.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.


Picnic Grove

Address: Tagaytay Picnic Grove Complex, Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Brgy. Sungay East-End, Tagaytay City
Operating hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM
Entrance fee: P50.00 (4 yrs. old and above)

*Senior citizens and PWDs are entitled to a 20% discount on Entrance Fees. They must present their IDs before payment to avail of the discount.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Picnic Grove 

  • What can you see in Picnic Grove?
    It is one of the few places on the Tagaytay Ridge where travelers can see Taal Lake and the mighty Taal Volcano. The 13-hectare Picnic Grove is more than just a spot to have a picnic. It also has a variety of leisure opportunities. Visitors will take souvenir pictures on two zip lines and a suspended cable car.

  • Is it allowed to bring food in Picnic Grove?
    Feel free to bring your food but the table and cottages has a fee.

  • How much is the entrance fee in Tagaytay Picnic Grove?
    The entrance fee was 50 pesos per head.


2020 UPDATE!

On September 6, Tagaytay City opened their tourism under MGCQ amid COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the establishments started to reopen. On September 11, Picnic Grove was announced to reopen the same week the city has began to accept tourists. Kindly follow Tagaytay LGU and IATF's safety protocols while you are staying here.

Read our TAGAYTAY TRAVEL GUIDE for other things to do or to visit in the city.

This blog is part of my Tagaytay Trip in 2013.


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This old yet still famous park sits atop of Tagaytay City's ridge.


The People's Park in the Sky, often simply called People's Park and originally named Palace in the Sky, is a historical urban park in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. The park was converted from an incomplete mansion, known as the palace in the sky.


Although I have been to Tagaytay for many times, only once I have visited this place in 2013. Honestly, there's nothing to do much here aside from picture-taking of its old structures.


ABOUT PEOPLE'S PARK IN THE SKY

The park sits atop Mount Sungay, aka Mount Gonzales, which at the height of 709 meters (2,326 ft) above sea level and the highest point in Cavite, offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding areas as far as 50 kilometers in a clear day, including the view of Taal Lake and the famous Taal Volcano. It is also one of Tagaytay’s most visited landmark next to Picnic Grove.


While Tagaytay is often known as the “other Summer Capital” aside from Baguio due to its cooler climate compared to the lowlands, the summer weather is still warm at thirty degrees according to the thermometer of one of our flock. It’s still cooler in the shade, especially when there’s a cool breeze blowing.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

Best time to visit peoples park is during the dry season around March to May so you can be able to see the view clearly.


WHAT TO WEAR IN TAGAYTAY

If you are going to Tagaytay during the rainy season, don’t forget to bring an extra jacket as the temperature would hit 18-20 degree Celcius. But if you’re going to Tagaytay during the dry season, casual shirts would be enough.


PALACE IN THE SKY

At the top is an unfinished and seemingly abandoned mansion commissioned by former First Lady Imelda Marcos in the 1980s. It is said that the construction was rushed to accommodate US President Ronald Reagan who announced his planned visit to the country, which was later, unfortunately, cancelled.


Mount Sungay was named because of its former distinctive peak which resembled horns (“sungay” means “horn” in Tagalog) and was used as a navigational aid by sailing ships. The peak was destroyed and flattened to accommodate the mansion.

The mansion was still unfinished when the Marcoses were ousted in 1986 revolution, and the park was given its current name. The mansion looks abandoned, with broken windows and molds sticking on its pillars and walls.


MARIAN CHAPEL

The Shrine of Our Lady, Mother of Fair Love is also one of the main features of the park. It was installed on December 15, 1974, by Hernan D. Reyes together with four high school students and two workers.


It is said that attempts to blast off the rock that contained the image of the Virgin Mary was made during the mansion’s construction in 1981 but were unable to, so it was left intact.


PAGASA DOPPLER RADAR STATION

Besides the mansion are the Doppler Radar station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the state weather forecaster. Being a member of the Western Pacific weather group we were given a rare opportunity to go inside the weather radar station, our appointment being arranged by one of our meteorologist friends. Normally, access is restricted only to PAGASA personnel.


MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Frankly, there's nothing here but old and abandoned establishments, maintained and managed by Tagaytay City as it was turned to be a park where people can enjoy the heights, the coldness and the view from Mt. Sungay. That's the reason why I never came back here. 


But if you love historical sites (which I do), if you want to know something related to the past of a city, a province or a country, then I suggest you take a glance of this place.

By the way, we went here not knowing how to get here. Funny, but true. We asked some locals (those tricycle drivers) how to go here. Luckily, they suggested that we can take a jeepney ride or they can take us up here. Tricycles however, can't enter and drive up the hill atop of the park. 

So once you reach entrance, your options are to walk or to get another jeepney ride that can bring you up to the top without sweating.


Of course, we chose to walk instead. Paid entrance fee. Bought some peeled green mangoes. It was really foggy when we went up. At times, the clouds are gone. But most of the time, it was dark.


We visited each places written above. Each establishment gives you different views of Taal Lake and the rest of Cavite, parts of Batangas and Laguna from other angles. It's indeed a 360 degree view of CALABARZON (minus Quezon, I guess).


Like what we did in Picnic Grove, we just roamed around the place, took selfies, ate snacks and I bought a souvenir for myself. A shirt that says, "I Love Tagaytay".

We probably spent more hours hear than in Picnic Grove. So that's our experience here at People's Park In The Sky.

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HOW TO GET TO PEOPLE'S PARK IN THE SKY

Via public commute

  • Ride a bus bound to Nasugbu/Olivares Tagaytay at Pasay near MRT Taft Station( at the back of Sogo) – Fare is PHP 87
  • Drop off at Olivares/Tagaytay Rotunda.
  • Ride a tricycle then tell the driver to bring you to People’s Park in the Sky.

Via private vehicle

  • Drive through SLEX and take the Sta. Rosa Exit.
  • From there, it’s a straight drive to Tagaytay City.
  • Straight ahead until you reached Oliveres – Tagaytay Rotunda.
  • Make a round at the rotunda going to Tagaytay City – Calamba Rd.
  • Straight ahead then you will see signage where People’s Park is located.
  • In the end, the road is split into two. Go straight to the left side until you reach People’s Park in the Sky entrance.

Or you can just search 'People's Park In The Sky' on Google Maps or Waze. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.


People's Park In The Sky

Address: Tagaytay - Calamba Rd, Tagaytay, Cavite
Opening Hours: 8am to 6pm Mon-Thu, 7am to 6pm Fri-Sun
Admission: Entrance P30, Parking Fee P20


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2020 UPDATE!

On September 6, Tagaytay City opened their tourism under MGCQ amid COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the establishments started to reopen. On September 21, People's Park In The Sky was announced to reopen the same week the city has began to accept tourists. Kindly follow Tagaytay LGU and IATF's safety protocols while you are staying here.


This blog is part of my Tagaytay Trip in 2013.


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