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Clark Parade Grounds

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Clark Parade Grounds
CDC Parade Grounds
LocationClark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines
Administered byClark Development Corporation

The Clark Parade Grounds also known as the Clark Development Corporation Parade Grounds (CDC PG)[1] is a sporting open ground at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines.

History

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The Clark Parade Grounds used to be the parade field of Fort Stotsenburg of the United States Cavalry. It was used by soldiers as a concert venue and a polo field.[2]

In 2015, the Clark Development Corporation made a ₱20.6 million renovation of the parade grounds which included improvement of the jogging path, installation of new lights and other utilities and fixtures.[3]

Facilities

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The Clark Parade Grounds is among the frequented places in the Clark area. It hosts sport tourism events and also used for leisure events such as jogging and cycling.[4] The parade grounds hosts a rubberized 2.2 km (1.4 mi) long 2 m (6.6 ft) wide jogging path[5][6] It also hosts facilities for football.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "PSHS-CLC to hold color run in CDC Parade Grounds". Sun Star Pampanga. February 13, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "Clark History". VisitMyPhilippines.com. Department of Tourism. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Manabat, Ashley (June 2, 2015). "CDC hides Clark parade grounds rehabilitation cost". BusinessMirror. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Navales, Reynaldo (January 15, 2018). "Angeles exec: Preserve old trees, historical sites in Clark". Sun Star. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "CDC reopens improved Clark parade grounds". Sun Star. May 25, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "New parade grounds, jogging path get high grades". Sun Star Philippines. June 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  7. ^ "Clark Parade Grounds to transform into world-class multi-sports area". Philippine News Agency. October 27, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2019.