Rizal Park [a] (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal), also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila. It is considered one of the largest urban parks in the Philippines, covering an area of 58 hectares (140 acres).

Also known as Luneta Park and originally referred to as Bagumbayan during the Spanish era, Rizal Park is where the country’s national hero Jose Rizal got executed in 1896. It is where his remains are enshrined and is recognized as the Philippines’ main kilometer zero.

Rizal Park in Manila is a captivating tapestry of history, leisure, and gastronomic delights. The stately Rizal Monument, framed by manicured gardens, anchors this haven of culture and tranquility.

The NPDC continues to develop Rizal Park, Luneta as a true people’s park where Filipino families can commune with nature and have fun by making it more environmentally sustainable and turning it into world-class urban park.

Sep 25, 2022 · Rizal Park is a historical urban park located in the Ermita district along Roxas Boulevard in the city of Manila. It is commonly known to many Filipinos as Luneta Park. Rizal Park has a size of 58 hectares or 580000 square meters.

Jan 21, 2020 · This beautiful central park is a 60-hectare (148-acre) space of open green lawns, ponds, paved walks, ornamental gardens, and wooded areas. There are also a number of monuments to Filipino heroes. Find out more by reading the guide to Rizal Park, Manila.

Mar 4, 2024 · Rizal Park is more than just a park; it’s a living museum, a tribute to heroism, and a place of peace and reflection. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, a visit to Rizal Park offers a meaningful journey through the Philippines’ past, present, and future.

Feb 5, 2025 · Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is one of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in the Philippines. Located in the heart of Manila, this sprawling 58-hectare urban park stands as a tribute to the country’s national hero, Dr. José Rizal, who played a pivotal role in the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonization.

Still widely known as 'Luneta' (its name until the 1950s), Manila’s iconic central park is spread out over some 60 hectares of open lawns, ornamental gardens, ponds, paved walks and wooded areas, dotted with monuments to a whole pantheon of Filipino heroes.

The Rizal Monument is a memorial in Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines, designed to honor the executed Filipino nationalist José Rizal.