Valenzuela Now Has a Skate Park and a Paw Park—And They’re Free

(SPOT.ph) With more expressways and skyways being built, there's less space for open-air parks and other recreational hubs. But if you’ve ever looked at the empty spaces under highways and thought about their potential to be something more for the community, Valenzuela City just proved you right. The city has transformed a once-forgotten stretch under the NLEX Harbor Link into not one but two new recreational spots: the Valenzuela City Skate Park and the Valenzuela City Paw Park. 

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Here's what to expect when you visit Valenzuela's newly opened Skate Park and Dog Park

 Whether you roll on wheels or walk on paws, Valenzuela City, these brand-new public parks are for you—and the best part? They’re completely free to use.

Located under the NLEX Harbor Link along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Karuhatan, the Valenzuela City Skate Park and Valenzuela City Paw Park are open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. Whether you’re here to practice tricks, take your pup out for a change of scenery, or just enjoy an outdoor space that doesn’t require spending money, here's your first look at Valenzuela’s newest recreational hubs.

Valenzuela Skate Park

Get ready to shred and practice your ollies with the most Gs. The Valenzuela City Skate Park is a skater’s dream carved into 2,028 square meters of smooth concrete.

This place has all the essentials for a fun skate sesh: quarter pipe ramps, stair sets, a skate bowl, fun boxes, handrails, flat rails, grind boxes, Hubbas, and sitting benches.

The skate park's floor plan is built for both beginners and seasoned shredders. Case in point, Skate Pinas, a non-stock non-profit dedicated to all things skating, showed off their stuff during the recently held inauguration of the space, proving the Valenzuela Skate Park's potential to hold skating events, workshops, and competitions in the future. 

Just make sure to bring protective gear with you. While no strict dress codes are implemented in the park (i.e. just dress appropriately), minors are required to wear protective equipment like pads and helmets. Those ages 18 and up are highly encouraged to do the same.

Valenzuela Paw Park

Right next to the skate park is a space dedicated to four-legged Valenzuelanos (and their hoomans). The Valenzuela City Paw Park spans 533.3 square meters and is a dog-friendly space complete with a Paw Activity Area, Paw Picnic Area, Sitting Area, Concrete Walkway, and a Bike Parking Area.

Of course, a pet-friendly space comes with some ground rules. Pets must always be leashed, wear diapers, and have up-to-date vaccinations. It goes without saying that if your pup does its business, you must clean up after it.

Fur babies in heat are also advised to skip a visit for everyone’s sanity and your pup's safety.

As both parks sit under a major highway and are right beside a major road, safety might be a concern, but Valenzuela has that covered. The parks are lined with protective barriers and grills to keep the space separate from the highway, and bright lighting ensures you won’t be skating or strolling in the dark.

These parks result from a collaboration between the City Government of Valenzuela, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), and North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation to transform underutilized spaces into something the community can enjoy.

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