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Never miss a visit to this park to complete your Baguio trip!

We all know that Baguio City served as a retreat place during the American occupation because of its cold climate and natural sceneries.

Wright Park is one of the many recreational facilities created during that time, named after Governor Luke Edward Wright, a former Governor-General of the Philippines. 

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Me at the upper level area of Wright Park



WRIGHT PARK

The whole park itself is very picturesque and Instagram-worthy. Take a picture by the Pool of Pines, a rectangular body of water in the middle of the park. Trees are very abundant here, a contrast from the busy Session Road.


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WRIGHT PARK ENTRANCE

Wright Park is free for all visitors, and fees apply only to some activities inside.


ACTIVITIES AT WRIGHT PARK

There are a few activities you can do here aside from sightseeing. Horseback riding rentals are available if you don’t want to stroll the park by foot. 

Horseback-riding at the Wright Park

You can rent a horse for P300/hour and P200/30 minutes, or depending on your negotiation. There’s a viewing deck if you just want to watch the horses.


I have visited this place couple of times (2011 and 2012) because I love the ambiance here. Wright Park covers a chunk of space surrounded by pine trees and flowers.


From the entry you will need to take a high stairs to get to the upper level where you can see the long lagoon (or pool) and flowers towards to The Mansion.

There are many selfie spots here and you will just love the atmosphere.

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THE MANSION

Just a few steps away from Wright Park is The Mansion. It is exactly located just in front of the park (where the lagoon or pool is located at).


The famous Mansion, the official summer palace of the Philippine president, is located just across the Wright Park. Entrance is also free, and you can take photos in front of the mansion.


THE MAKING OF THE MANSION

The Mansion House was built in 1908 to serve as the official summer residence of American Governors-General at the insistence of Governor-General William Cameron Forbes. The name is derived from the summer cottage in New England of Governor Forbes whose administration the original Mansion House was built under.

Architect William E. Parsons, based on preliminary plans by architect Daniel H. Burnham, the planner of the city of Baguio, designed the mountain retreat following the tenets of the City Beautiful Movement.


The Mansion consists of an elegantly designed Spanish Colonial Revival main building and a guesthouse. The elaborate main gate, made of ornate ironwork, was once thought to be a replica of a main gate of Buckingham Palace in London, but this is false.

The front gate is still one of the most photographed sections of the complex. The public may visit the inside of the Mansion House, which contains a museum featuring presidential memorabilia.


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HOW TO GET TO WRIGHT PARK AND THE MANSION

Ride the jeepney with the sign Baguio Plaza – Mines View and drop-off at the Mansion. Fare is about P10.00.

From Manila to Baguio, you can ride buses such as Joy Bus and Victory Liner.
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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.


Wright Park

Address: Gibraltar Rd, Baguio, Benguet


HOTELS NEAR WRIGHT PARK


You may also check the full list of hotels and lodging in Baguio. You may also check Top10 hotels in Baguio on our separate blog.

Read my COMPLETE BAGUIO TRAVEL GUIDE to know more about Baguio City.


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Everything you need to know about Sky Ranch Tagaytay.


When we say Tagaytay, we think of somewhere we can have fun with family. When we think of a place of fun, this amusement park located at the top of Tagaytay ridge is on top of our minds.


ABOUT SKY RANCH

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Sky Ranch Tagaytay Aerial View

Sky Ranch is a leisure and entertainment park, this 5-hectare property offers exhilarating rides, dining places, horseback riding, and a fantastic view of Taal Lake. This is a place where kids and adults alike will enjoy. 

Aside from being family-friendly, this amusement park is also open to events and gatherings. It has a 2000sqm events area called The Venue that caters to corporate events, receptions, and other social gatherings.




My Personal Experience

I've been to Tagaytay twice in 2013, twice again in 2018. But non of those visits I got to personally experience Sky Ranch Tagaytay. Except in 2014 when my girlfriends barkada went on an overnight tour at Casa Astillero in Calatagan, Batangas and in 2017 when I was invited by Sky Ranch management to feature some of their restaurants inside.

Back in 2014, me and my girlfriend did a side trip here after our stay in Calatagan. We just wanted to experience riding inside their famous Sky Eye. Then, went to Laguna after.


But in 2017, again with my girlfriend, we went here from Manila in the morning and spent our day hopping to 4 restaurants we featured on my blog while my family enjoyed the Ride-All-You-Can promo they offered us.

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When is the best time to go to Sky Ranch Tagaytay?

The best time to go is during weekdays when there are fewer people. The park is crowded during holidays and weekends.


How much is the admission ticket to Sky Ranch Tagaytay?

The rates for weekdays and weekends/holidays are different. Weekday rate is cheaper than the weekend rate:
  • Php80: Monday to Thursday
  • Php100: Friday to Sunday and Holidays


Reminders:
  • You can purchase your admission ticket at the ticket booths located at the park’s front gate only.
  • This only covers the admission ticket. Rides and attractions have separate tickets which you can purchase at the designated ticketing booths inside the park.
  • Entrance fee for children 3ft and below is FREE.
  • Tickets cannot be refunded, exchanged, or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
  • Tickets are only valid on the day (or date) of purchase.
  • Re-entry is allowed but you need to present your admission ticket official receipt and stamp. No ticket O.R. and stamp, no re-entry.



Sky Ranch Tagaytay Rides

Here's a list of rides in Sky Ranch Tagaytay with rates and prices:


Phase One

  • Sky Eye: P150
  • Safari Splash: P120
  • Super Viking: P100
  • Drop Tower: P100
  • Bumper Car: P100 (Driver);
  • P50 (Passenger)
  • Express Train: P80
  • Kiddie Train: P80
  • Rocking Tug: P50
  • Nessie Coaster: P50
  • Wonder Flight: P50
  • Red Baron: P50
  • Double Decker Carousel: P50
  • Lolly Swing: P50



Phase Two

  • Sky Cruiser: P100
  • Log Coaster: P100
  • City Rail: P80
  • Mini Viking: P50
  • Bumper Boat: P100
  • Boat Parade: P50
  • Fun Bike: P50 (3 minutes)
  • Toy Swing: P50
  • Fastrak Convoy: P50
  • Bumper Race: P100
  • Bubble-O-Fun: P50


Other Attractions

  • Baby Bumper: P50 (3 minutes)
  • 4D Simulator: P100/ride
  • Top Drift: P100/ride
  • Sky Rope Adventure: P160 (20 minutes)
  • Playzone Soft Play: P200 (30 minutes); P300 (1 hour)
  • Gaming Console: P200 (30 minutes); P300 (1 hour)
  • XBOX: P200 (30 minutes); P300 (1 hour)
  • Riding Loop: P300 (30 minutes)
  • Zipline: P500 (two-way)
  • Walking Animal
  • Trampoline: P50 (10 minutes); P100 (30 minutes); P150 (1 hour); P300 (unlimited)
  • Playzone Inflatable: P50 (10 minutes); P100 (30 minutes); P150 (1 hour); P300 (unlimited)


Sky Ranch Tagaytay Promo

For Birthday Treat: Present an official ID with your birthdate (government-issued ID, company ID, or student ID). For those celebrating their birthday in December.

For OFW Treat: Present any of the following — passport with working visa, OFW e-card, OEC or E-receipt, foreign ID card, Seaman’s book, contract of employment, or alien/immigrant certificate of registration.

The ride-all-you-can pass is transferable and only valid on the day of the visit. The promo cannot be used in conjunction with any other promos.




Reminders:
  • These rates may change without prior notice.
  • Some rides are free of charge for children belonging to a certain age and height bracket.
  • Rides and attractions have age and height requirements. The usual height requirement for children is 4 feet and above; children three feet and below need to be accompanied by their guardians to ride or participate.
  • Both the kid and the guardian must have tickets for some rides and attractions that require a child of certain height and age to have an accompanying adult.


Other Rules and Regulations inside Sky Ranch Tagaytay

  • No illegal drugs, firearms, or deadly weapons.
  • Individuals who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited to enter the park.
  • Pets are allowed if they have diapers.
  • Re-entry is allowed as long as you keep your wristband with you and it’s on the same day.
  • No outside food allowed in the park.


How to Get Ride-All-You-Can Pass

Klook, an official promo partner of Sky Ranch, offers Ride-All-You-Can Pass for P349 per person. 



Where to Eat inside Sky Ranch Tagaytay

Here's a list of restaurants and food stalls in Sky Ranch Tagaytay:

Food Stalls

  • Potato Corner
  • Smootea
  • Buko Twix
  • Master Siomai
  • Tender Juicy
  • Belgian Waffle
  • Kettle Korn
  • Cotton Candy
  • Kerrimo
  • Turks

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Restaurants at Sky Ranch Tagaytay

Restaurants

  • KFC
  • Hermana
  • Kenny Roger’s
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Kuse
  • Tokyo Tokyo
  • Leslie’s Restaurant
  • 7 Eleven
  • Uncle Cheffy

I also wrote a separate blog for food guide inside Sky Ranch Tagaytay.


OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND THEME PARKS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Here are other amusement and theme parks to try around the country:


How to get to Sky Ranch Tagaytay?

PITX to Tagaytay

Via public commute from Manila

There are buses bound to Nasugbu, Batangas that pass by Tagaytay City:
  • Uniwide Coastal Mall in Paranaque. Go to Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), also called South West Integrated Provincial Terminal. Board a bus bound for Tagaytay, Mendez (neighboring town), or Nasugbu. This bus will be taking Emilio Aguinaldo Highway.
  • DLTB Terminal at LRT Buendia area (near LRT Gil Puyat Station), Pasay City. Board the bus bound for either Nasugbu or Calatagan. This will be taking South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Carmona Exit and will pass through Tagaytay.
  • Tell the conductor you’re going to Sky Ranch. There’s a big chance the bus will not really pass by Sky Ranch because most buses take Mahogany Avenue, which bypasses a section of Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway approaching Mendez. Instead, they will drop you off at the Petron Gas Station.
  • Alight at Petron Gas Station adjacent Mahogany Avenue, opposite The Lake Hotel.
  • Walk to Sky Ranch. It’s a 20-minute walk.

Travel time: 2-3 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Might be much longer during rush hour.
Fare: P80.00-90.00.


Alternately, you can do the following:
  • If you drop off Olivarez/Rotonda, take a jeepney ride bound for Mendez/Alfonso. Tell the driver to drop you off at Skyranch. The jeepney fare is P10.
  • Get off right in front of Sky Ranch.

Via private vehicle

  • From Manila, drive through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), then take Santa Rosa Exit or Eton City.
  • Continue driving along Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road until you reach Tagaytay Rotunda.
  • From Tagaytay Rotunda, continue driving through Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway until you reach Sky Ranch Tagaytay.

If you are driving your own car, you don’t have to worry about parking space. There are two areas for parking: the Main Parking, in front of the park, and the Annex Parking, located just across the street. Here are the rates:
  • P30 – Bicycle/Motorcycle
  • P50 – Car
  • P150 – Bus


Sky Ranch Tagaytay

Address: Km. 60 Tagaytay - Nasugbu Hwy, Kaybagal South, Tagaytay, Cavite
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm Mondays-Fridays, 8am to 10pm Saturdays and Sundays
Website: www.skyranch.ph
Facebook: Sky Ranch
Instagram: @skyranchphl





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Where to Stay in Tagaytay

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SKY RANCH TAGAYTAY: Amusement Park Guide, List Of Rides, Ticket Price

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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.

Before traveling, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.


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.


WHERE TO STAY IN TAGAYTAY


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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please message us on Facebook.

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