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The first phase of La Mesa Ecopark reopens its doors to the public on Saturday after a temporary closure following the end of  almost 25 years of ABS-CBN Foundation’s stewardship

General shot of the La Mesa Ecopark during its reopening, at Quezon City, June 29, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171964765547920240629-la-mesa-ecopark-opening-MT-14.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The first phase of La Mesa Ecopark reopens its doors to the public on June 29, 2024 after a temporary closure following the end of almost 25 years of ABS-CBN Foundation’s stewardship. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/>The first phase of La Mesa Ecopark reopens its doors to the public on June 29, 2024 after a temporary closure following the end of almost 25 years of ABS-CBN Foundation’s stewardship. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — The La Mesa Ecopark reopened after months of rehabilitation, with new management led by the Manila Water Foundation (MWF), holding a ceremony on Saturday, June 29.The ecopark is meant to help visitors learn to appreciate and protect watersheds and rainforests.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/5/4/another-last-lung-maybunga-rainforest-park-954">Another &#x27;last lung&#x27;: Maybunga Rainforest Park offers respite from the heat and noise of the city </a></div>“We are in a climate crisis, climate change, and it&#x27;s high time we understand the vital role that forests play in sustaining our planet,&quot; MWF executive director Reginald Andal said.&quot;So by visiting the La Mesa Ecopark, you are contributing to a greater cause which is supporting biodiversity and enhancing the climate resilient,” he added.Phase 1 of the rehabilitation includes the La Mesa Ecopark Administration Building, Eco Academy Pavilion, Viewing Deck, Souvenir Shop, Group Activity Area, and Picnic Area, promoting biodiversity conservation in the city.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/15/abs-cbn-foundation-hands-over-stewardship-of-la-mesa-ecopark-to-mwss-007">RELATED: ABS-CBN Foundation hands over stewardship of La Mesa Ecopark to MWSS</a></div>More activities can be expected as the park opens to the public on Saturday afternoon.Entrance fee is free for Quezon City residents, while non-residents will need to pay P20.Phases 2 and 3 are set to be completed by 2025.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171964769774020240629-la-mesa-ecopark-opening-MT-10.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Quezon City Performing Arts Development Foundation with Quezon City government officiasl pose for a photo at the La Mesa Ecopark during its reopening, at Quezon City, June 29, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/>Quezon City Performing Arts Development Foundation with Quezon City government officials pose for a photo at the La Mesa Ecopark during its reopening, at Quezon City, June 29, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</div>MWSS said in February as the park was closed to the public that the rehabilitation will give La Mesa Ecopark visitors experiential learning on watershed protection and climate action when it is done.Manila Water also said that there will be environmental awareness attractions within the park that will move visitors to be good stewards of the environment.&quot;The La Mesa Ecopark will be a place to commune with nature without traveling far,&quot; Manila Water president Jocot de Dios said.

The La Mesa Ecopark reopened after months of rehabilitation, with new management led by the Manila Water Foundation (MWF), holding a ceremony on Saturday, June 29.

The La Mesa Ecopark reopened after months of rehabilitation, with new management led by the Manila Water Foundation (MWF), holding a ceremony on Saturday, June 29.

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La Mesa Ecopark reopens

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Published June 29, 2024 04:02 PM PHT

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Updated June 29, 2024 07:57 PM PHT

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