Still with a hangover from our home visit in Palawan, last weekend we decided to go to La Mesa Ecopark for a quick dip in the pool. We’ve been here a few times already but this is the first time that we’ll be trying their swimming pool. Entrance fee is also reasonable. with special discount to Senior Citizens, students and Quezon City residence. So don’t forget those IDs! 😀
After paying and getting our stamps, off we go! Aaron was excited to swim but we kept on diverting his attention so that my mom could do a quick tour in the park before we go in the pool area.
There were a lot of food stalls since it was a weekend. My mudrabells took her time posing in almost every area. La Mesa Ecopark is also a favorite place for couple’s pre-nup and some photo shoot because of the view.
After a few meters walk, you will the horse back riding area followed by the Petron Amphitheater which is one of my fave area in the park.
Our last stop was in the orchidarium before we went to the Swimming pool area.
A separate entrance fee will be collected when you enter the area. Rate is P80/pax.Tables and cottages are located outside the pool area. Rental rate is P500 for the cottage. The pool area is divided into 2 area: the adult swimming pool and the kiddie pool.
The kiddie pool is divided into 2 area: the smaller circle is 3 feet deep for bigger kids and the other side is 2 feet deep with a shallow area which I find nice for toddlers.
After 3 hours of pool time, we decided to go home. We’re too tired from swimming, good thing there was a free multicab service going out from the park.
Overall, La Mesa Ecopark is a good option for a weekend family time. If you’re planning to go to the pool, be sure to go there early to avoid a lot of guest in the pool area. The pool also closes at 5pm.
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Please use the directions which I copied and pasted from metromaniladirections.com. Please visit the site should you wish more information about the direction options.
*Key Note to remember: La Mesa EcoPark is located along Commonwealth Avenue. This is your main target road. You can access this via Quezon Avenue or North Avenue.From the north (CaMaNaVa area):
Option 1. Ride a bus southbound via EDSA with signboards pointing to Baclaran, MIA, Alabang, FTI, or Ayala-Leveriza and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.
Option 2.Ride an MRT southbound and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.
Option 1. Ride a bus northbound via EDSA to Fairview. Ask the conductor to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.Option 2. Ride a bus northbound via EDSA with signboards pointing to Monumento and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.
Option 3. Ride an MRT northbound and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.
Option 4. There is an FX in SM Mall of Asia terminal that is bound for Fairview, you can ride that and ask the driver to drop you off Winston Street that is going to La Mesa Ecopark. From there, ride a tricycle to the park. This route might entail a longer travel time since you are circling Manila first before going to EDSA but the upside is you don’t have to transfer vehicles.
If you are coming from the Manila/Pasay area, you can also ride an LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose and transfer to the Purple Line via Recto Station and get down at Araneta-Cubao Station. From there, ride an MRT to Quezon Avenue and ride an FX or bus bound for Fairview and asked to be dropped at La Mesa Eco Park (Winston Street).
Around Quezon City, you can ride a jeepney going to any point in QC Circle (for example, PhilCoa) and then ride a bus or FX bound for Fairview. Ask the driver to drop you off Winston St. to get to La Mesa EcoPark.
For private vehicles, La Mesa EcoPark is along Commonwealth Avenue. You can access this road via EDSA passing through Quezon City Circle or via C-5 passing through Katipunan extension (going to Tandang Sora). Once you are in Commonwealth, the main landmarks are the following: if you are Fairview-Bound, you will see Sangkalan and City Oil gas station to your right and Honda showroom, PLDT/Skycable building on your left side. Turn right at Pearl Street, then right to Winston, and then left at Dunhill St.
Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area in the Metro and ask the driver to bring you to “La Mesa Ecopark” along Commonwealth Avenue.
Read more: http://www.metromaniladirections.com/2010/05/how-to-get-to-la-mesa-eco-park.html#ixzz2vlDHzGRl
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