The Quezon City local government, through the Parks Development and Administration Department (PDAD), has started the rehabilitation of Balara Filters Park as part of its goal to provide a greener, pet- friendly and more open space for every QCitizen to enjoy. This transformation aims to provide every QCitizen a place to relax and have fun with their family and friends. 

Listed below are the areas that underwent rehabilitation and restoration:

• Picnic Grove – more plants chairs, newly painted picnic tables and benches were provided 
• Comfort rooms and PWD ramps were repaired.
• Dog Park for fur pets.

New additions in the park: 

• Firehouse structure to serve as the park’s registration and information booth. 
• Water stations for the visitors.

Future areas to be renovated and added: 

• Windmill Park  
• A. Gideon Playground
• Grotto 
• Balara Swimming Pool 
• Pedro Tobias Park 
• Pavilion
• Tower to display Balara History. 
• Skating Park

Balara Filters Park was established in 1953, making it one of the oldest recreational parks in Quezon City. 

To know more about Balara Filters Park, you may contact or visit PDAD.