A new community park featuring century-old acacia trees and modern recreational facilities is set to open soon near the Clark International Airport, officials announced Friday.

The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) unveiled the Clark Aviation Capital Picnic Grounds on 20 February 2026, marking the latest addition to the Freeport’s growing list of tourist destinations.

Located along Gil Puyat Avenue, the modernized space is designed as an accessible public area with no admission fees for visitors.

CIAC president Jojit Alcazar said the development covers five hectares of an initial nine-hectare property and will complement existing outdoor spaces like the Clark Parade Grounds and Air Force City Park.

The park includes jogging and walking paths, wellness facilities, an amphitheater, a playground, and a dedicated pet park.

Project planners stressed that the site’s dense concentration of acacia trees, planted in the early 1900s during the American colonial period, was fully preserved during construction. No trees were felled to make way for the new amenities.

In addition to leisure spaces, the grounds feature a stormwater reservoir designed for flood mitigation. The development also includes ample parking, community gardens, and designated areas for coffee shops and food stalls to accommodate family outings and picnics.

The project is one of CIAC’s seven flagship initiatives under its Urban Renewal and Heritage Conservation Program.

According to Alcazar, the program aims to apply modern urban planning and sustainability principles within the Freeport Zone to improve the quality of life for residents and travelers.

The opening of the park aligns with broader efforts to transform the Clark civil aviation complex into a premier global aviation and logistics hub while maintaining significant green spaces for the community.