Here’s some good news for Quezon City residents, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Elevated Landscape Promenade, linking two major parks in Quezon City, is finally open to the public. This new walkway between Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) and Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPW) aims to improve access to open and green spaces for QCitizens.
If readers recall, this project was conceptualized between July and November 2023, while actual construction began in April 2024. It was formally inaugurated by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Saturday, November 8, and opened to the public on November 11, 2025.
We checked it out for ourselves the first week it opened by biking there and found it to be such a breath of fresh air compared to what we regularly pass during city commutes. We can only hope for similar people-centered passages like this, especially in high-foot traffic areas.
Here’s what you need to know about this new elevated promenade and some basics on the two nature parks for those planning to visit soon.
Where is QC’s elevated landscape promenade?
The walkway is located over Elliptical Road in between North Avenue and Quezon Avenue, which connects the main highway and bike lane near Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center directly inside Quezon Memorial Circle. The path is not only pedestrian-friendly but also bike-friendly, as it features bike ramps to improve mobility.
The Quezon City government partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring that the design follows environmentally conscious and sustainable design principles. The structure was designed by the Quezon City Government’s City Architect Department and was constructed by the LGU’s Engineering Department.
From the Quezon Memorial Park side, there’s a wide elevated bike ramp going up, which is also accessible to those pushing strollers or wheelchairs. I appreciate how the ramp here was built around some existing trees.
The main difference from the original design is the addition of a canopy roof along the walkway that provides partial shade and adds visual interest. Large and heavy white planters with greenery and flowers line the main path and make it a pleasant place to stroll.
While the original design also mentioned “seats and benches for pedestrians,” we didn’t notice any seating areas yet during our visit.
However, the other side going down near NAPW isn’t exactly PWD-friendly (yet), as it currently has one set of stairs, fitted with a ramp for pushing bikes up and down. Based on the initial design, there should be a wider paved ramp going inside the gated NAPW premises, but that could still possibly be added in the future.
As of our visit, some portions of the bike lanes are totally separated from the main road and safer to ride on, but some portions outside the main circle were still being fixed.
The footbridge feels airy and safe to walk around. According to the security guard on duty posted near the side of the stairs, the footbridge will only be opened and passable during park hours.
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Quezon Memorial Circle Park
The wider ramp entrance to the footbridge can be found inside Quezon Memorial Circle, a large free-to-visit recreational park open from 5am to 10pm daily. The park is located inside the large rotunda surrounded by Elliptical Road in Quezon City. The entrance to the footbridge is a bit hidden through a small garden area near the shrine, facing the direction of North Avenue and Quezon Avenue.
In case you’ve never visited QMC or haven’t visited lately, the park offers a safe space for exercise and leisure. Visitors can jog, walk, use the outdoor exercise equipment, and play sports like basketball, volleyball, or badminton. The park has playgrounds for kids and many small plant shops.
Visitors are also allowed to picnic inside QMC, since there are tables and trash bins provided; however, plastic bottles, plastic bags, and styrofoam are not allowed inside the park. All visitors are asked to observe proper use of park facilities and practice Clean-As-You-Go (CLAYGO) principles. I spotted new—and newly renovated—restrooms inside the park and drinking fountains with free water for refilling.
In case you didn’t know, QMC also has four small but well-maintained museums that are free to visit (Museo ni Manuel Quezon, Quezon Heritage House, the Presidential Car Museum, and Bahay Modernismo).
For proper sit-down meals, visitors can dine at several fast-food restaurants inside QMC (Max’s, The Aristocrat, Tropical Hut, Bacolod Chicken Inasal), bike-friendly cafes (Just Coffee, CocoBistro, Quezon Cafe), or buy food from small food stalls.
However, half of the park is currently undergoing rehabilitation, with the planned MRT-7 station still under construction, so some sections are still inaccessible. Future plans in QMC include longer cycling and jogging lanes, a dog park, a skate park, an open field, and water features, according to tarps posted around the construction areas.
Aside from the new footbridge, pedestrians and cyclists can also enter via the QC Hall Underpass, a mural-lined passage from QC Hall that highlights local flora and fauna, which emerges near the parking area and restaurants.
Parking is not a problem for cars and motorcycles, with minimal parking fees—P5 for motorcycles and about P20 for cars—collected at the entrance. The main parking areas for cars and motorcycles can be found near the East Avenue Entrance.
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
Right across the promenade, the nearby Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center serves as a serene retreat in a highly urbanized environment where various species of flora and fauna can be found. This park, known as the “Nature Park in the City’s Heart,” is open from 7am to 5pm daily.
The government-managed eco-tourism destination serves mainly as a temporary shelter for confiscated, donated, injured, or abandoned wild animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
Aside from the wildlife rescue center, the park has facilities for nature appreciation and recreation, including an artificial lagoon, a botanical garden with native Philippine trees and plants (some of which are endangered), and picnic sheds.
Visitors can stroll through the park’s trails and green spaces on nature walks, go birdwatching, take educational tours, or practice photography for personal use.
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center entrance fees:
- Filipino citizens – P30.00/person
- Students – P15.00/person
- Foreigners – P100/person
- Differently-abled person (PWD) – Free
- Senior citizens and children below seven years old – Free
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center parking rates:
- Motorcycle - P20/day
- Car/SUV - P45/day
- Jeep/coaster - P60/day
- Mini-bus/bus - P150/day
Additional fees also apply for the use of facilities such as picnic sheds, tea house, fishing village, and amphitheater for events. Commercial filming and professional photography (ex., pre-nup/wedding photos) will cost you P5,000 a day. Users of camera drones will also be charged P5,000 a day—strictly Monday to Friday only.
We badly need more outdoor spaces and safe crossings like this. Where else would you like to see similar walkways? Sound out below.
