Children in Taguig City now have a fresh holiday treat as the city government opened the TLC Playpark over the weekend, giving kids a new, safe space to play and explore during the Christmas season.
In a statement on Monday, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano said the 3,000 square-meter park located along the edge of Laguna Lake is part of their efforts to create free public spaces where families can bond and spend quality time together.
She added that the facility is designed for children from ages 3 to 12, which features world-class play equipment paired with cultural storytelling elements, giving children opportunities for active play while learning about Taguig’s Probinsyudad identity.
Cayetano said that the TLC Playpark features seven BaTaguig mascots, unveiled as friendly and relatable characters that reflect the values instilled in every Batang Taguigeño.
The mascots—Eli Madasalin, Luli Mapagmahal, Aya Masayahin, Miggy Magalang, Mika MalikhaĂn, Juan Masipag, and Kali Makalikasan—were presented as symbols of the city’s commitment to nurturing character, creativity, and positive values among children, reinforcing the park as a space where learning and play come together.
The facility also features a wide range of play structures, including the Giant Slide, Pirate Ship, Eagle Climber, Play Mantis, Fish Bone Play Equipment, Web Climber, Giraffe Play Equipment, Swing Tree and Sunflower Swing, Bird and Lovers Seesaws, musical play areas with drum set and xylophone, and Animal Riders, supported by park amenities.
The park is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and closed on Mondays for maintenance. Entry to the park is on a first-come, first-served basis.
“It can accommodate up to 100 children per time slot, with each child required to be accompanied and actively supervised by one adult guardian at all times,” Cayetano noted.
Play sessions are scheduled hourly and limited to one hour per child, allowing more families to enjoy the facility.
For everyone’s safety, sharp or pointed objects and other potentially harmful items are not allowed inside the playpark.
Food and drinks are not permitted inside the play area, but designated snack areas and on-site merchants are available. (PNA)
