Sunburst Park

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Sunburst Park
Freedom Park
Bureau of Customs Iloilo, park (JM Basa, Iloilo City; 01-21-2023).jpg
Sunburst Park with the Iloilo Customs House in the background
Sunburst Park
Type Urban Park
Location Iloilo City Proper, Philippines
Coordinates 10°41′38″N122°34′19″E / 10.693779°N 122.571928°E / 10.693779; 122.571928
Area0.39 hectares (0.96 acres)
Operated by Iloilo City Government

Sunburst Park, originally known as Plaza de Aduana, is a recreational park situated in front of the Iloilo Customs House on Calle Real in downtown Iloilo City, Philippines. The park is named in honor of the United States Army 40th Infantry "Sunburst" Division, which played a significant role in liberating Panay from Japanese forces during World War II. [1] It has also been referred to as Freedom Park. [2] [ unreliable source? ]

The park includes a walkway, a chess playground, benches for visitors, a parking area, a statue of Macario Peralta, and a designated Sunburst area. [3]

In 2019, the park underwent restoration after suffering from the effects of the renovation and expansion of the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand in 1992, which led to the demolition of various structures within the park, including eateries and display booths.

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References

  1. "Iloilo City opens new park, grandstand". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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