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Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela

Barangay Pariancillo Villa

Built on the same site where the residence of Dr. Pio Valenzuela once stood, the Museo depicts the hero’s life story through the various memorabilia displayed within its walls. A reimagination of Dr. Valenzuela’s house based on the recollections of his grandson, Arch. Arturo Valenzuela, the museum allows visitors to relive the experiences of the man after whom Valenzuela City was named.

 

Bell Tower of San Diego De Alcala Church

Barangay Poblacion

The belfry, or bell tower, of San Diego de Alcala Church is over four hundred years old, and is a cultural and religious relic of the bygone Spanish era. The tower, along with the entrance arch, is the only remaining structure of the original church built in 1632. The main structure of San Diego de Alcala was destroyed during Japanese rule and has since been rebuilt and renovated, serving as an aesthetic counterpoint to the largely unchanged tower.

 

Arkong Bato Park

Barangay Arkong Bato

A linear park with a size of about 3,500 square meters adjacent to the historic stone arch. The park is a green open space that features sitting areas, a fountain, and a monument of one of our heroes: Captain Delfin Velilla.

 

MUSEO VALENZUELA

Barangay Marulas

MUSEO VALENZUELA is one of the city's main historical and cultural landmarks, and houses a vast collection of artifacts and memorabilia that traces Valenzuela's rich history and immense progress. The sprawling  Museo, with its impressive architecture and preserved Spanish aesthetics, is a shining symbol of Valenzuela's heritage, and is likewise a choice venue for cultural and artistic events, as well as public seminars and conventions.

 

National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Barangay Marulas

Located near the Our Lady of Fatima University, this shrine is the center of the Philippine Fatima apostolate. It was declared a tourist site in 1982 by the Department of Tourism, and most recently, it was declared a pilgrimage site by the Diocese of Malolos.

 

Valenzuela City Hall

Barangay Karuhatan

 

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Valenzuela City People's Park

Barangay Karuhatan

Opened in 2014, this 1.5-hectare urban community park is the first in the series of open space projects in line with the vision of transforming Valenzuela into a liveable city. Winner of the “People’s Choice Award” in the 2018 Haligi ng Dangal Awards by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), it features a dancing fountain, an aero circle for group exercises, gardens, a children’s playground, a senior citizens exercise area, a mini-zoo and a 400-seater amphitheater that serves as a venue for cultural and civic activities.

 

Valenzuela City Family Park

Barangay Karuhatan

Promotes family bonding through a nature-centered open space that features century-old trees, a playground, an interactive fountain, an aviary, fitness machines, an amphitheater, and a food park. As the former home of Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), it features a mural and mini-museum that tells the history of FEBC, which on the site, aired the “first gospel broadcasting in the Philippines” in 1948.

 

POLO PARK

Barangay Poblacion

The oldest park in the City which dates back to the Spanish period when Polo was founded as a “pueblo”. It is adorned with trees, a fountain, a memorial marker commemorating the liberation of Polo during World War II, and public art displays by notable artists like a mural on Polo history by Juan Sajid Imao and statues of Pío Valenzuela and Dr. José Rizal in Dapitan by Julie Lluch.

 

MMDA - Valenzuela City Friendship Parks

Barangay Bignay

A partnership between the Metro Manila Development Authority and the City Government of Valenzuela, this park is a cluster of four parks designed to cater to various age groups in Disiplina Village Bignay. It features a playground, outdoor exercise equipment, green open spaces, and a fountain.

 

Tagalag Fishing Village

Barangay Tagalag

Dubbed as the City’s “best-kept secret”, the Tagalag Fishing Village is a must-visit place for dining, fishing, exercising, and just appreciating nature. It also has the youth-managed Daluyan Souvenir Shop where people can buy different Tagalag memorabilias.

 

Valenzuela City Sports Park

Barangay Wawang Pulo

This open-air facility encourages Valenzuelanos, especially the youth, to become physically active through exercise and sports. This 5,000 square-meter park features an obstacle course racing facility, an outdoor gym, a kids’ playground, and an amphitheater.

 

Fatima Avenue

Barangay Marulas

A pedestrianized avenue that serves as a green corridor connecting the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima and the Museo Valenzuela. A popular jogging circuit, Fatima Avenue also has a wide array of outdoor dining establishments.

 

WES Arena

Barangay Punturin

In the quest to boost appreciation for sports and improve the liveability of Valenzuela City, the Wellness, Entertainment, and Sports (WES) Arena in Barangay Punturin was officially opened in October 2021. With a floor area of 5,025 square meters, this world-class multisport arena houses a basketball court, a badminton court, a volleyball court, a gym area with a boxing ring, a martial arts room, a dance studio, a darts area, and chess tables, among many other sports facilities.

It has a seating capacity of 1,563, and a standing capacity of 2,000.

 

ALERT Center

Barangay Malinta

The Allied Local Emergency Response Teams (ALERT) Center is the brain of the City’s disaster response. Located in this complex are the most critical facilities in times of emergencies and disasters: the Central Fire Station, the Blood Bank and Volunteer Center, the new ALERT Multi-Purpose Center, and the Disaster Preparedness Building where the Satellite Mayor’s Office, the Command and Coordinating Center, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the City Social Welfare and Development Office, and the Digital Communications Office are found.

Designed to be a strong and resilient base that can withstand catastrophes, the ALERT Center is strategically situated in Barangay Malinta right across the City Hall.

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