Nostalgic Moments at Narra Park

Nick and I spent a nice peaceful afternoon at Narra Park today.

Nothing like visiting Narra Park with a Lasallian to appreciate it even more. :) I suppose it is still a favorite hangout of high school kids, an impression strongly reinforced by the number of cigarette butts discarded near the podium.

The soda vending machine was up and running with a reassuring hum. Cold drinks are always welcome after a long slow walk around the block. It's a shame the ancient fountain doesn't work anymore. Not that I'd drink from it, hehe. But it would be a refreshing blast from the past.

Mike is right; there seem to be very few people who actually use the park, with the exception of the weekend market. I suppose that makes it all the more quiet and relaxing for those of us who do enjoy going there. Yes it's corny, but it is ideal for muni-muni and romantic walks, what with the benches and the quaint bridges (let's ignore for a moment that one is in fact made of steel, and that the ramps for accessibility are of concrete).

The park is also an excellent place to exercise, whatever your thing is: basketball, jogging, mountain biking, tai chi. The ancient acacias provide a shady canopy so you don't get baked to a crisp (very important for people like me who only manage to get out of the house close to noon to go walking).

There are jungle gyms, carousels, and slides for kids. Never mind that some of the slides have no platforms; kids consider that part of the challenge.

I have yet to come here during the weekend market. Looking forward to doing so one of these days to complete the whole Narra Park experience. :)

(Read more about Narra Park in The Quiet Heart of Alabang)