Bayanihan Park as it is today was once a long and unkempt park back in the early 2000s. The signature 'salakot' or Filipino-inspired hat serving as the main structure in the middle of the Park was once in the main road leading in or out of Clark Main Gate; it was situated near today's location of the PNP detachment along Fields Avenue.
What makes this park not-so-good are the following:
1. It used to be just one whole chunk of park extending all the way to the isolated smaller park along MacArthur Highway in front of the gas stations, but a diversion was created which sliced the park into two.
2. There are still obnoxious pimps and prostitutes (since they are in close proximity to Fields Avenue) who would bug men for services. Experienced this on multiple occasions when I used to jog in the Park.
3. There are few trash bins; park goers usually just leave their trash behind.
4. Benches are often filled with pairs doing PDA instead of doing something worthwhile; I usually go there to read my books but opted Clark parks instead.
4. Some park-goers are loud so better bring your headset/earphones when you try the experience.
5. Unlike in Manila parks, no one will approach to offer a for-hire-mat, so bring your own.
6. Not many trees and shade to rest in case you will visit during the scorching summer.
Now, if you can endure all the warning signs I, then Bayanihan Park is all for you. The best time to come by would be in the early mornings 5am to 7am (granting it is open then), and around 5pm to 7pm. If you will visit driving your vehicle, the parking would be a little far (at the jeepney terminal); no parking on any side of the park. And, you have to bring your own liquids or snack just in case you get all hungry and tired since there are few options near the park unless crossing the busy-Philippine roads is not a problem for you since the gas stations have mini cafes. read more