Months before our trip to the largest city on the island of Mindanao, I had already been searching the Internet for a list of must-see places and attractions in Davao. I stumbled upon Flickr and saw a great number of awesome Davao photos but my attention was caught by those gigantic sculptures of durian and the Philippine eagle.
We decided to look for these gigantic sculptures during our last day in Davao, since our flight bound to Manila was scheduled in the afternoon. One of our colleagues, Mimi, who was from Davao served as our tour guide/photographer for that day and took us to the People’s Park.
We arrived at the park at around 11.00 a.m. only to find out that it was closed and will be opened at 1.00 p.m. Good thing, the park was just closed for the residents of Davao and is still open for tourists as long as they present an ID indicating that they live outside Davao.
Davao City’s four-hectare People’s Park which was formerly known as the PTA grounds was opened on December 15, 2007. This P72 million worth park showcases a mini forest, interactive fountains, ponds and waterfalls, a durian dome, a shady and open plaza, a statue of a gigantic Philippine eagle and a fantasy-themed park with large sculptures made by the Mindanaon artist Kublai Millan representing indigenous groups in Southern Mindanao.
We really had a great time strolling around this colorful park since there were few tourists at that time but unfortunately, we did not get to see the whole place because I suddenly had a migraine attack. And after some few shots, we left the place and then headed to Aldevinco to buy some souvenirs. Too bad, I also did not get to see the gigantic durian sculpture because my friend Mimi, did not know where it can be found. The next time I go back to Davao, I promise, I will truly search for that gigantic durian sculpture.
Location
People’s Park is situated in the heart of the downtown area and is just in front of Casa Leticia and at the back of Apo View Hotel. The streets alongside it are Jose Camus and J. Palma Gil.
Fee
There is no entrance fee to the park but it is usually full of people during weekends.
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Hmm… I didn’t visit this place when I was in Davao. I wonder why… At least next time, I know who to ask before I plan any trips.
Z
Hey Z! Maybe you didn’t get to see those big sculptures before you went to Davao that’s why you where not able to visit this place. I haven’t seen the big durian and until now, I still wonder where that big sculpture is located.
oh lala. i like image15!
EG: Which one? Yung Milo Best natin? Nyahahaha! Show it to Senyor too. Sya ang model ko for this entry.
Oh, this one haha http://www.pasyalera.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/peoples-park-davao_07.jpg
Si Kublai Millan pala ang artist? All the while I thought it was Kublai Khan.
Ahhh! Shot yata yan ni Senyor eh, diba? Ako naman, alam kong Kublai ang name. Pero hindi ko alam kung anung surname. Haha!
Nice one Wayne. This remind me of the nice moments spent in Davao. My last trip was in 2007 (I was lucky enought to witness the Kadayaman event). Looking forward to travel to Davao in the near future & taste its delicious durians!
Paul: Awww, that’s nice. Same here, we’re also looking forward to traveling again to Davao. Maybe by this time, we’ll now get to see the gigantic Durian sculpture that we’ve been dying to see.
looks like a really great stopover when you’re in davao. my trip there becomes more exiciting.
ang ganda naman..
Wayne! The big Durian is in the airport’s entrance! Saw it on my way back to Manila. hehehe
@Dong Ho: Yeah, Davao is really one of the best destinations in the Philippines.
@The Lady in Green Ruffles: Thanks for visiting.
@Mimi: Miiiiiiiii! Ang daya naman. Kahit nung pauwi hindi ko man lang yun nakita. Hahahaha!
my parents are in davao right now… hihingi nga sana ako ng durian candy.. hehe.. not sure if they visited the park though…
Hi Gilbert!
Really? Sayang, bakit hindi ka sumama?
Uyy, i love durian candy. Kahit ayaw yun ng iba, favorite ko yun. Lalo na yung sa Lola Abon’s. Yummy!
hope you can post more of your travel..inspiring
The Lady in Green Ruffles: Yup, we will. In the coming weeks.
@Wayne,
Although I didn’t see the big durian, I did have durian coffee and tasted the fruit. You know I should have started blogging a long time ago, coz, now I know more people who live in those places where I want to visit. It would have been fun to meet them face to face. Of course, it would still be interesting to meet them now.
So, I will be keeping an eye out when pasyalera.com decides to travel to Malabon.
Z
@Z: I was not able to taste the durian coffee when I was there. I tasted the fruit but didn’t like it that much. But I love their durian candies. A lot!!!
Re: Your travel blog. It’s never too late, you can still create a new blog for that.
Hahaha! Are you in Malabon?
Will there be a free pancit? 
haha, di mo talaga nakita yun giant Durian? LOL. Although di mo talaga sya makita when you leave the airport going downtown kasi dun sya sa kabilang road. Mapapansin mo lang sya on your way to departure area.
rdthedeveloper: Ayyy talaga?! Hindi ko nga siguro talaga yun makikita dahil nung pauwi kami, eh minamigraine na ako. Di bale, may next time pa naman eh. Taga Davao ka diba?
yup, i moved here for work and start small IT biz :). Been living here for 2 years already, and it’s really nice place. nice people, no traffic, no typhoon, cheap fruits, 20 mins to white beach, pretty ladies
Wow! That’s cool. I agree! A lot of my friends are from Davao and some of them are already planning of going back there for good. And to add to that, the place is very peaceful.
ang ganda talaga ng aking home province! the best. thank you for visiting my site. i added you to my links…
Wow, dumalaw si Father dito.
Salamat din po sa pagdalaw sa amin. Ilalagay ko rin po kayo sa links namin. 
Sana sa susunod imbitahin mo kami sa hometown mo para makabalik ulit kami doon. 
Hehehe!
hehe nasa zamboanga ako ngayon at katulad mo pumapasyal-pasyal din hehe.
Uyyy, gusto ko ring makarating dyan. Yung isang officemate ko, taga dyan. Pinipilit kong magbakasyon kami sa kanila kaso parang kinakabahan ako kasi baka hindi safe. Or baka mabomba kami or makidnap? Safe din ba dyan?
davao is the nice home for me..i wud love to live and hve davaowenos friend their.
i like davao too and their free wifi hehe
Hey Euriks. Same here. I’m so inlove with Davao too.
I finally have a picture of the Giant Durian. Thanks a bunch to JosephLou for this wonderful pic: http://www.mobypicture.com/user/JosephLou/view/399238
@wayne u love davao..ohh same here..jejejjeje
kadayan is on high its august i want party>>
Hey Euriks! Yup, I do. I haven’t experience Kadayawan Festival in Davao yet but I’d love to.
Hi Ms. pasyalera,…The BIG DURIAN sculpture can be found at the International AIRPORT of Davao which is also sculptured by Kublai. Had you not notice it?
Hi Ronald,
I didn’t see the Big Durian on my first trip to Davao last Feb. I was having a migraine attack when we left Davao that’s why I didn’t notice it on the departure area. But I already saw the Big Durian last September during my second visit to Davao. Finally! Hahaha!
you’re looking for the gigantic durian? lols you could have seen it before you enter the departure area of the davao int’l airport. LOLs that big durian can be found outside of the davao airport.
Aldwin, yup, I’ve seen it already. During my second time in Davao. Hahaha!
Hey! >:O You forgot to captured tha main place of People`s Park.
because even though we have an oil increase,
But actually I`m happy
but still Mayor Duterte gave us a park in order the Dabawenyos can visit here tegether with thier families and friends..
wow ang ganda puntahan namin yan sa november 5 and 6 sa fiels trip namin ns taga mlang
i lke the spot in our city so beautifulll ….i rellly2 lke it
The big durian masterpiece is found inside the airport…
bisita ka rin sa ponce suites. somewhere in bajada. ang owneri ata is kublai kaya marami ka rin makikitang sculptures sa kanto pa lang
check this out(no virus promise)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1118152075774&set=a.1118145355606.2018123.1286160527
wow au….
just been here last sunday.. it was very nice!
I am a davaowena, that,s why i love the place, and i wanted to visit all the beautiful places so that i can tell my friends in manila, it’s worth visiting davao city. Luv u DAVAO!
What a nice place,,,see you in 3 months time!!! really excited!!!^_^
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masarap nga sanang puntahan! im planning on march kaya lng may naaalala kong di kanais-nais jn sa place na yan eh!!!