Terra na! Let's exercise at Terra 28th! Having lived in Fort Bonifacio for so many years, I've seen how one-by-one each huge lots now have buildings standing tall next to each other. I've always wondered if that was the aim for BGC - to have lots of buildings and nearly not enough greenery, parks or free space for everyone. Terra 28th came into the picture along with Track 30th. And my free-space-loving-heart was happy about it! My routine for a running workout always starts from home going to Terra 28th and ends at Track 30th. There's space alloted for everyone! I remember Urban Ashram hosting FNR classes by Terra 28th (which was also a free-for-all-yoga class). There are those who would practise dance routines or do free-weights training. There's a variety of things to do for people who either want to relax and have a little picnic by the park, run or do their respective activities. The artsy and quirkiness of it is what draws me to it as well. It's a playground not just for kids! There's a patintero, piko, luksong baka areas as well! See! You can live out your childhood days here, too! Sometimes, you see the same people, and they become your friends, too! Sometimes you even bump into your friends. You got the workout and you earn a friend and a workout buddy. It's a win-win situation! read more

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Last Valentine's Day, aka one of the best days of my life, I passed through this gorgeous, modern park while walking around BGC. I was highly tempted to ask my date if we could stop walking for a bit and sit on the grass instead, which looked pretty clean for, you know, actual grass, but he was wearing white shorts. I was considerate and kept my thoughts to myself. So we looked around the park, which has lots of colorful art installations that double as a playground for kids. Aside from the regular swing and see-saw sets, there are also areas for patintero and luksong baka! Super cool. I like how there are some open spaces in the park where people can just chill on the ground and maybe have a picnic. read more

Terra 28th is a park in the Fort that is open for all, and it features a lot of open space for multiple activities. The last event that was held here was a small food bazaar, which featured local chefs and their delicacies for anyone to try. If there are no events, the open space is usually occupied by small groups of people, usually enjoying the sun and just hanging out with some food and music. If you have kids, there are small areas within this park that encourage a few Filipino playground sports, which try to teach the new generation of kids to get away from their electronic devices, and sweat a little bit. The track layout here is rectangular, which is good for runners who want an even surface for their practice. It's also much easier to track your progress on a path like this, especially when your running app relies on GPS. Overall, this area of the Fort is a great example of creating a balance of nature with urban life, by giving a lot of greenery and a place for people to simply enjoy nature (or at least get as close to it as possible when living in a very urban city). read more