The Arkong Bato Linear Park is a landmark urban revitalization project that transforms a once-industrial corridor into a vibrant public green space. Built on reclaimed warehouse properties, the park redefines the city’s relationship with its historic Arkong Bato landmark—an enduring stone arch dating back to 1910—by creating a dynamic civic space where history, leisure, and community life intersect.
For decades, this stretch of land was dominated by aging industrial warehouses, isolating the historic arch from the everyday rhythms of the neighborhood. Through a forward-looking redevelopment initiative, the city reclaimed and repurposed the property, converting it into a linear park that now offers wide pedestrian walkways, landscaped gardens, performance areas, a central fountain plaza, and shaded seating zones. The park’s design integrates accessible ramps, modern lighting, and plantings that bring ecological and aesthetic value to the urban fabric.
More than a beautification effort, Arkong Bato Linear Park is a catalyst for social and economic renewal by linking public history to contemporary urban life. It strengthens the cultural identity of Valenzuela by framing the 115-year-old arch as both a heritage anchor and a gateway to a modern civic space. This transformation is part of a broader city initiative to reclaim underutilized or blighted lands and turn them into inclusive, people-centered environments.
Today, the park serves as a venue for cultural events, community gatherings, and everyday recreation, proving that strategic urban design can both preserve history and promote a greener, more connected city.
