Clark Parade Grounds

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Clark Parade Grounds
CDC Parade Grounds
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Location Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines
Administered by Clark 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.

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History

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

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]

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