I swung by Ayala Triangle Gardens after a long day at the office last week, and man, it was exactly what I needed. Grabbed a spot on one of the benches under the big trees, cracked open a book, and just let the city noise fade into the background while kids ran around laughing and joggers zipped by. The air actually felt fresher in there compared to the rest of Makati--huge green escape right in the middle of all the concrete. Ended up staying longer than planned, got an iced latte from one of the cafes, and watched the sunset hit those colorful "Make it Happen, Make it Makati" letters. Felt so peaceful and alive at the same time. Five stars, no question--I'll be back whenever I need to recharge without leaving the CBD. read more

Just got back from a quick evening stroll through Ayala Triangle Gardens and honestly, it never disappoints. After being stuck in back-to-back meetings all day, I needed somewhere to clear my head without fighting traffic out of the CBD. Found a quiet corner near the fountain, plugged in my favorite playlist, and just watched the lights start twinkling as the sun went down. The place was alive but not chaotic--couples walking hand in hand, groups of friends laughing over takeout, a few serious runners circling the paths. Grabbed a cold calamansi drink from one of the stalls and sat there longer than I meant to, feeling the stress literally melt away. That big colorful "Make it Happen, Make it Makati" sign glowing against the skyline is such a vibe too. It's the perfect little pocket of calm in the middle of all the hustle. Easily five stars--can't wait to swing by again soon. read more

A good point about this park is the jogging opportunity at night. You can literally jog the entire perimeter of the triangle if vehicular pollution doesn't bother you. If it does, just stay inside the park. They also have a line of food shops and restaurants to tempt you after your workout. For those that genuinely want to lose weight, I suggest buying something healthy or eat elsewhere. Electrolyte beverages might be good but they still might have sugar; water is life. During the Christmas holiday, they usually have a big light display at night. Sometimes they're pretty; maybe I'm just looking for something better all the time. For first-timers, I still think you should check it out. For those who need rides to places like LRT Taft or Baclaran, they have jeepneys and buses at the Philippine Stock Exchange front. Read the signs but still ask when in doubt. If you really want to, sit close to the driver. Warning: long lines during rush hour. Please bring your patience, music, and novels with you. I've never personally parked a car here but I think there's an entrance to basement parking somewhere. read more

This park is a green oasis in the heart of Makati's Central Business District. Surrounded by skyscrapers and traffic jams, it's like a refuge where people go exercising, dancing, reading or just relaxing. During the day, we see lots of children playing around. At night, the park becomes a jogging place. It's amazing to see how the filipinos love to run outdoors! Something that always works good on photos is the city's slogan set in the middle of the park. The colorful letters remind the visitors: "Make it happen, make it Makati". We can feel this festive atmosphere on the events that take place in Ayala Triangle Gardens, like free concerts or the Christmas Festival of Lights. Besides the great open space, the park has also a nice food court with different kind of restaurants: Japanese, Italian, Filipino and so on. My favourite ones are Poco Deli; Amici (Italian) and Tomakaze (Japanese). Cara Mia's ice-cream is also a must-try while relaxing after a hard day of work. read more

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It's often said that there aren't enough parks in Metro Manila. At least there's this one right smack in the middle of the Makati Business District. It's a breath of fresh air amidst all these intimidating corporate buildings. It's a flat garden space with a never ending supply of joggers (especially at night when it isn't too hot) and relatively well-behaved people thanks to the roaming guards. (I mean, no litterers and seldom any unwanted beggars or like.) It also has a handful of restaurants, like Coffee Bean, Amici, Golden Spoon, Kanin Club, BreadTalk and few others. In this case, outdoor seating is preferred because it's great to enjoy meals with a full view of the park! Every December, the park puts on a grand lights show for the public, making it a popular Christmas destination in Makati. Anyone can just drop by the park! Ayala Triangle Gardens is a great place to sit back and relax, walk your dog, read a book, or just relax under the shade of a tree. read more

Ayala Triangle Gardens - The Ayala Triangle puts on a Light Show every December. - Parks Near Me - Makati, NCR

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Who said Makati just has buildings? We have a huge park, too. Ayala Triangle is probably most know for its light show which happens every December. Nearing Christmas Day, you'll notice many people staying behind in Makati to catch a glimpse of dancing lights and happy songs. Some who watch have been going for years. Others travel from other cities just to see the lights. This is what this park is all about. It brings people together for whatever reason. During the day you'll see people having a picnic on the grass. Students visit this park to practice their dance for school or to snap some pictures. You'll see families eating at the restaurants in the park while their pets play catch. There are groups of people who exercise together. While there are also friends who just walk around sharing stories and catching up. read more

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Ayala Triangle is well known as a date place: i'ts right in the heart of Makati, offers a variety of food options while you get to enjoy a stroll surrounded by trees and grass. By the time Christmas comes along, lights are hanging off on every branch of the tree. Literally. And while it's touted as having one of the best light shows in the world-- I thought it rather gaudy, excessive and nearly epilepsy inducing. Still, people come and watch, filling the expansive triangle. As I said before, I'm a big fan of open, public, green spaces, and it's such a shame that part of Ayala Triangle is already sold to become yet ANOTHER mall with residential spaces on top of it (as if the Glorietta, SM, Greenbelt and Landmark just a block away isn't eonugh!) So go and visit the Triangle before it's turned into another block of concrete. :( read more

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In one of her ig posts, my cousin who was completing her internship at a law firm in Tower One once loosely said Ayala Triangle is our city's Central Park. I am not just about to debunk this because yes, it is. And in a cruel way, its size comparison to the grand mother of all city parks is indicative of so many other things about us and our position in the world. But then, what ATG lacks in expanse, it makes up with exuberance. Imagine, this small triangular block sprawled in the middle of three major avenues actually housing the country's stock exchange, corporate offices, a strip of popular restaurants, a fine dining restaurant that used to be the country's primary commercial air traffic control tower, a public parking space, a giant sakayan (or bus stop, but I think we could all agree that the english counterpart doesn't quite capture the chaos that has something to do with Manila rush hour), and a public active park. That is the Philippine economy right there, represented in a small a plot of land. But this review is specifically about the sidewalks that coast along the block, which almost nightly offers itself to be my running path. I have already said it - if losing weight is a bitch, then keeping the weight off is an even bigger bitch, and having this place to run on situated right in the heart of corporate Makati is a privilege. After applying the mind and fingers the entire day, it's time for the rest of the body to actually move too. Let's begin with some particulars: it takes around 8 rounds to complete my 10k target. The pavement is some parts hard concrete, some parts heavy duty tiles, in a short stretch it's tiny pebbles cast in cement - none of these is an ideal running surface, so please do not scrimp on your choice of running shoes. Remember, you are not just paying for those shoes, you are paying for The Run, your knees and the number of years you may still be able to enjoy this. All this said, to me, doing laps around ATG is hardcore city running. It is quite literally the real-life equivalent of the game app Temple Run where the most challenging stage is the part in front of Ayala Avenue where the strip becomes the sakayan. To be honest, there is strange excitement to it, weaving my way around the stoic and impatient crowd. I tell you, difficulty level is not for a beginner and there will certainly be consequences should you slam against one of the bystanders. (Luckily, this hasn't happened to me yet.) And since we are right smack in the middle of the city, the air is not country-side fresh. Let's just say breathing here deems it useless for anyone to abstain from smoking. Also, running along the bustling streets is tantamount to front row seats to the show that is road rage, complete with all the honking and hankering motorists throw at each other whilst desperately stuck in heavy traffic. (Thank god for Spotify.) I know none of these actually sound positive but you know, I'd have to say that ATG is awesome. Yes, ATG FTW. It's not really huge, the air is not nearly as fresh as any of its patrons deserve but then, at the end of the day (literally), I am a quintessential city boy with fitness requirements. read more

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Smells like cat dung and pee. So sad to go here as it is not clean. They need sprinklers to at least bring the smells down. Otherwise it is a gem as there is a lack of green spaces in Makati. read more

Love this park. Great to walk around and find your perfect snack, breakfast, lunch or dinner. When I was there they had an outside museum display with great art. I wish I could stop them built that mall!!!! read more

A little piece of park for lounging if you have a blanket or a little escape from the busy city. Has a row of restaurants on one side. Lots of trees. read more

I seldom get to go to Makati these days because I live in Diliman, and I really don't have any business in the central business district except for when I have to meet clients, or when I have to hang out with friends. A spot that I always go back to in Makati is the Ayala Triangle Garden which never fails to give me that serene and calm feeling. This oasis in between the skyscrapers, the pesky one-way streets and the frenetic urbanscape of the concrete jungle that is Makati offer the people a breathing space to escape the fast paced lifestyle even for just a little bit. I think most office complexes and cities ought to have active parks like the Ayala Triangle Garden: a place where they can go and have a breather during their breaks, or a just a small space where people could jog or walk around during their free time. What I love about The Ayala Triangle is the collection of restaurants that line its one side. You can always grab something good to eat at one of the restaurants. The garden also has a performance area where events are held. However, my favorite thing to do at the gardens would be to watch the flickering lights show that they usually install around November, and lasts the entire Christmas season. The light shows change every year, and it is always such a magical sight to behold. I love that it the park is private, and the owners put resources into maintaining the landscaping of the gardens. The bathroom, which is off towards the far end of the park are always immaculate. I love that there is this one place in Makati where I can just sit down, take in my surroundings and leave feeling recharged and rejuvenated. read more

The best thing about the Ayala Triangle Gardens is that you never know what you're going to see. You could go there one day and see a bunch of hot working girls letting off steam with a quick jog, and you can go the next day and see a dude wearing nothing but a pink Borat swimsuit-thong, sunglasses, and rollerskates because why the hell not. You can end up watching free concerts in the covered ampitheater beside the Philippine Stock Exchange, or have a picnic on the grass while watching out for the ever-present hordes of ants. But what you can always expect at the Ayala Triangle is their annual Light Show. Like clockwork, the lights are installed in the months leading up to Christmas, and on a set schedule, the whole park comes alive in a musical light extravaganza that's always different (and better) each year. Surrounded by trees. Fairy lights a-twinkling. Soft music playing in the background. Seems like a perfect spot for a date. You're welcome. read more

In my pursuit of finding green spaces in the midst of the high rises and concrete jungles here in Makati I stumbled upon the Ayala Triangle Gardens. Situated almost at the Philippine Stock Exchange and surrounded by large local and MNC banks, this place is definitely an oasis in the midst of desert. The Ayala Triangle Gardens is inspired by the many public spaces, parks in many parts of the world such as the New York's Stanley Park. The park measures around 20,000 square meters and is a home to over 100 trees and tropical foliage.The park has something for everyone in the family including your pets. The green space is a perfect alternative to the malls all over the city. You can jog, skate, exercise, perform, walk or just do nothing here.The well maintained garden and artistically manicured plants are a perfect treat for your eyes. The patches of grass on sides of the walking track are a great place for a cheap and quality outing. Lined with restaurants, coffee shops you don't have to go anywhere looking for food. The park provides a welcome change in the form of a peaceful environment for all the people working in the vicinity who want to break away from their cubicles;) You can hone your artistic skills as well in the open spaces with a live audience encouraging your skills!! Pets are allowed in this park, which is kind of an exception as compared to other parks. So what are you guys waiting for: wear your jogging shoes, pick up your skating boards or just grab a mat and chill around!! read more

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This is the closest thing Makati has to an actual park. It's not that big and there could be more trees but it's what we've got. It's pretty much right in the middle of the central business district. Legazpi Village, Salcedo Village, Greenbelt, and Glorietta are all 5 minutes walk from here. Normally I associate this place with joggers and people chilling out and talking. It's got a pleasant and wholesome vibe. There are some pretty good restaurants here too (Kanin Club and Omakase are good) and it feels very safe and clean. Just watch out for the runners and joggers from 5pm onwards. You'll notice some construction in one of the corners of the park. I believe this is to make room for a new hotel. read more

It's always a treat to roam around the Ayala Triangle Park. One of the last few green spaces located in the heart of the city's business district, the park attracts quite a crowd. When sundown begins and lots of people are off from work, the joggers running around the park's perimeter begin to multiply. Inside the park itself is a row of different restaurants and cafes, which are quite popular with the office crowd. During Christmas, the park stages an elaborate lights and music show, which is actually a pretty cool sight to behold. Recently though, a whole big chunk of the park was boarded up. This is in preparation for the construction of another new development in the tip of the park. It's really quite sad how the last pieces of green are slowly being eaten up by capitalism. read more

New York has it central park, Singapore it's botanical gardens, Toyko and HK both have massive gardens. Makati has .. Ayala Triangle? Don't get me wrong, ayala triangle is a great place to chill in Makati. Even through the air is not cleaner in this park, at least you get the illusion it is because your eye sees greenery. There is a chill vibe with some guys skate boarding and people reading books. But everything is relative. Is it a great noteworthy park that tourist are interested in? Not really. Is it a great and quick escape for Makati people, yes it is. Sad that Ayala is turning 60% of it into a development with the new mandarin oriental hotel making this park a small rectangular. read more

A good place to relax and jog during mornings. A lot of people stroll around the area. Awesome lights during holidays too.

Contrary to the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, where everything else gets lost, the Ayala Triangle is where you can find lots of things, things to do, that is. Situated right smack in the middle of the bustling Makati Central Business District, the Ayala Triangle has become a venue for convergence, fitness, dining, and soul searching. My former co-workers and I used to have team meetings on any of the restaurants inside the Triangle. It is also where my husband and I used to have dinner when I was still working for a testing and verification company within its vicinity. We also used to jog inside the Triangle and half of its perimeter during my dinner break. We do it alongside the other Makati employees who were taking advantage of the park's proximity to their respective offices. On some occasions, parents and yaya's would take their little ones at the park and would sometimes bring their canine companion. By December, the park is always filled with people, mostly families, on a certain hour of the evening to witness the ever famous Light Show. It is an attraction that many people living outside of Makati are willing to travel for. I felt nostalgic when I passed through the Ayala Triangle after visiting my former colleagues. A lot of memories were made inside that park. I'm planning to bring my son there next time. I'm sure that he would love running and jumping around that wide open space. read more

My favorite thing about Ayala Triangle Gardens is definitely the light shows that happen every Christmas. Even if, through the years, the light shows have been populated more and more by lovesick teenagers making out and taking kissy selfies against the backdrop of the lights (cue gagging noises) it still doesn't derail me from the sight of all the lights and the overall atmosphere of Christmas cheer. When it's not Christmas, Ayala Triangle is still a great place to be, and it's a good place to meet friends for lunch or go jogging. There are winding paths and a lot of trees and greenery, very scenic and calming in its atmosphere. It's a popular exercise area, as you can see people jogging and running or doing plyometrics or yoga on the grass. Some people pack lunches and eat them out on the grass with a friend, like a picnic. It does get a bit crowded on the weekend nights, but on weekdays it leans more on the empty side, and personally I find that the best time to go and admire the scenery, or have a snack with friends on the grass. A great place to walk your dogs too, as long as you clean up after them of course. Unfortunately, the only small detail I don't like about Ayala Triangle is that rollerblades and skateboards aren't allowed, which is a shame, since people like me who enjoy the sports don't have a lot of places to practice other than the blocked-off streets of BGC. read more

As far as massive parks go, the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati is a huge expanse, fittingly shaped as, well... a triangle. Even casually walking through it one evening revealed what it does for the city; the trees are a breath of fresh air in the otherwise urbanized community in the business district. People run around or play sports, practice or train and do their best to burn calories and maybe bust the stress from life in the big city. If they're not doing that, then most likely they are relaxing and enjoying the time with their family, with little children or babies taking walks with their parents under the light posts and the strings of lights on the trees. Or perhaps they are having dinner at any of the restaurants there. This park is so massive, you will always find something to do, or have an event to attend, and I can imagine that even in the daylight there are hundreds of people who would spend time here to relax or take a stroll, or have lunch in one of the posh restaurants here. read more

Ayala Triangle Gardens - in the morning - Parks Near Me - Makati, NCR

I fell in love with the Ayala Triangle when it was first opened to the public. And trust the Ayalas to maximize that nice bit of real estate right smack in the middle of Makati. What was once an off-limits green lung was transformed into a highly functional park that the denizens and guests of Makati flocked to. All of a sudden, people had a place to jog, to play, to simply hang out. Then, when Ayala added a row of restaurants to the place, it just made everything more wonderful. The Ayala Triangle is one of the best parks this city has to offer. Do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

It's truly a very sad fact that there are hardly any parks here in Manila. No wonder the temperatures have grown stifling and the degradation of the environment is inevitable. However, the Ayala Triangle Gardens are one wonderful exception to the rule. The first time I was here was for an anti-human trafficking event hosted by non-government organization Visayan Forum. The gardens are beautiful and it was really something else getting to see greenery amidst this urban jungle we live and breathe in. This place is especially breathtaking during the holiday season with all the Christmas lights that they hang up but it's also nice on any random afternoon with pets all around. read more

Found at the heart of the central business district, this tree-sided park is home to recreational activities adjusted to fit the busy environment to where it's situated in. Unlike parks such as those in Quezon City that can actually cater activities like frisbee and the likes, this famed park is known to host more subtle yet yuppie-friendly activities like a quick session of yoga, a stroll with your pet or perhaps just a nice peaceful dinner within its strip of restaurants lining one side of it. Other than being the home of recreational activities, the park is also known to be the home of a million sparkling and dancing lights during its signature lights and sounds festival on the holiday season. A true treat for those looking to find a nice thing to do with the family or the beau. One word of advice though, just make sure you get the dates right. If not, then you'll be spending it like me and my suitor. Staring at lights, yes, but lights coming from the signs of Family Mart and the other stores lining up one side of it instead. read more

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