Quezon Memorial Circle is a 15.65 hectare national park and shrine in Quezon City centered around the mausoleum of former Philippine president Manuel Quezon. The park is popular for jogging, cycling, picnics and other activities, attracting an average of 8,000-12,000 visitors daily. A beautification plan details refurbishing the monument and museum, adding gardens, picnic areas, fitness facilities, entertainment areas and concession stands to enhance the park experience. The park generates 3 million pesos monthly but also faces issues like litter and lack of maintenance.

1. QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE
Quezon Memorial Circle is an oval-shaped national park
and shrine in Quezon City, with 15.65 hectares of green
space. Its landmark is the mausoleum of former Philippine
President Manuel Quezon. Inside this monument you find a
small museums with memorabilia.
The park is always full of life during the day, with an average
of 8,000 visitors on weekdays, and roughly 12,000 on
Saturdays and Sundays. Joggers and cyclists appreciate it as
an area without the menacing Manila traffic. Families have
picnics under the trees and let their kids go wild on the
expansive, colorful playgrounds. Teenagers come here to
train dance choreographies or just hang around.
The city government's average income from the park is Php
3 million a month, more than doubling the Php 1.4 million
monthly collections of the previous park
administrators. The entire government income from QMC
goes into the General Fund where it is subject to
government audit rules.

2. QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN DETAILS:
A. Monument and Museum
Being the focal point of the park, the Quezon Monument is
refurbished, secured and protected from vandals by means of a green
buffer zone. It is enhanced with flowering and scented plants for
morning appreciation and with colored lights in dramatic hues for the
evening effect.
The museum was renovated. The museum pieces and artifacts are
organized. A defined path for museum touris established using guided
voice prompt or a tour guide. Museum lighting with appropriate
illumination level is installed to enhance museum pieces. Air-
conditioning system is provided for visitors’ comfort and convenience.
A souvenir area is provided.
B. Flora and Fauna
There is an area for
tamed animals that are
easy to maintain such as
birds and butterflies
amidst a garden of
scented and multi
colored flowering plants.
Along the foot path the
scientific and common
names of the animal and
flower species in English
and Filipino is indicated
for educational
purposes.
C. Picnic Area
A green area is developed.
There is a grass area with
shady trees for family
picnics. The trees are
provided with individual
signs featuring their
scientific and common
names and other related
information in English and
Filipino for educational
purposes. This area would
be ideal for people to
relax and spend quality
time together.

3. D. Physical Fitness
The current physical fitness programs being implemented
in the park is maintained but enhanced with dedicated
facilities for each activity. There is a dedicated path for
walking, jogging and cycling within the circumference of
the park among a tiled path with shady trees. The
aerobics area is improved and provided with a better
sound system. The football field is revived together with
other courts like, volleyball, badminton, basketball, etc.
Lockers and shower rooms are provided for a fee.
E. Entertainment Area
The main fountain at Liwasang Aurora is redesigned and
provided with a figure or architecture that will look
interesting even if the fountain water is not being operated
but will not outshine the Quezon Monument. It is a dancing
fountain with multi-colored lights that are computer
generated to groove with the music. The music is from the
sound system or from a live orchestra or band. Thus, a
platform is built for the performers, the design of which
will harmonize with the fountain structure. Plants that are
mosquito repellants is planted within the surroundings to
keep-off insects from water remnants. Other smaller
fountains within the is also refurbished. An amphitheater is
built complete with proper lighting and sound system for
other theatrical performances and special events in the
park. The children’s playground is renovated. Safe
playground facilities is provided. Colorful tables for toys
and table games is provided to encourage sharing,
camaraderie and friendly table competitions.
F. Concessionaires
Commercial spaces is grouped and organized. Food
concessions is in a strategic location. There is shops for dry
goods and souvenirs. A garden with organic vegetable for
sale will also form part of the concession area. In that way,
there is organization and a proper system for the
concessionaires.

4. OBJECTIVES OF URBAN DESIGN
CHARACTER – A place
with its own identity
Quezon City Memorial
Circle Monument or the
shrine is an element
you’ll find inside the
circle that can be
considered as its focal
point and trademark.
CONTINUITY & ENCLOSURE – A place where public and private spaces
are clearly distinguished
QCMC have private and public amenities where people can spend leisure
time. In example, the court, open spaces where youth can play and do
any activities and other private amenities that is affordable.
Quezon City Memorial
Circle Monument
Dance Practice in Liwasang Aurora
QC Memorial
Circle Volleyball Court
Zipline
Boat Station
Mechanical Rides
QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC REALM – A place with attractive and successful
outdoor areas
QCMC is truly successful and it possess natural beauty that is appealing
and relaxing. QCMC offers ambiance and facilities that attracts and
invites people to come.
Dancing Fountain
Liwasang Aurora Stage Charito Planas Garden

5. EASE OF MOVEMENT – A place that
is easy to get to and move through
Cars were all over the pathways
were people could freely walk and
play. These vehicles utilize the
spaces that should be, in the first
place, be maximized by the people
visiting the area. Thus, it leads to
the current problem on congestion
of cars along those paths, for there
are no sufficient parking spaces
designated for visitors. Quezon
Circle - is located in the middle of
Quezon City and you won't miss it
on the map. It is the junction of
several major roads (namely
Commonwealth, Kalayaan, East,
Quezon, and Visayas Avenue) and
surrounded by the busy Elliptical
Road. To cross it, pedestrians can
use an underpass at the southern tip
of the park, facing QC City Hall.
LEGIBILITY – A place that has a
clear image and is easy to
understand
ADAPTIBILITY – A place that can change easily
DIVERSITY – A place with variety and choice

6. SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
The park is planted with several forest trees which
provides abundant shades to the people who spent long
hours on weekdays and on weekends. Among the parks
regular habitués are fitness buffs that do their jogging,
brisk walking and strolling and biking on trails meant for
those activities.
There are perfect spots for your prenup photo shoots,
commercials, VTRs, and shooting it offers and the tropical
garden.
The park have functions rooms where you can organize your party, events etc .Every
year there is fireworks display organized by the government.

7. WEAKNESSES
Litters and garbage were all over the
place. These abrade the beauty and
purpose of the area, which can
therefore imply its lack of proper
garbage disposal system as well as
maintenance.
There were fountains
that were not being
maximized and are
very bare to look at.
Most likely, these
fountains can only
become a breeding
ground for disease-
carrying insects if not
attended to properly.
Moreover, there are also too many tiangge or bazaars that cause
pollution and do not really live up to the purpose of the recreational
area. In fact, these stalls or establishments were all mixed up, which
can cause confusion to those visitors who are not familiar with the
area but would want to buy food or purchase souvenirs.
We also observed that the grass and the
plants in general are not really taken cared
of or maintained properly. The QMC lacks
reminders or guidelines that address the
purpose of educating people on what they
need to do. Vacant spaces which primarily
served as “playing fields” for football,
archery, and other leisure sport were
seemed to be neglected and now had
grown tall bushes despite the fact that
some players may actually still use the area
for their practices

8. OPPORTUNITIES
QMC prides itself as a repository of history, boasting of two museums – one
devoted to priceless Quezonian items and the other memorabilia of Quezon
City mayors. To further highlight its cultural role, the park will be the site of the
new, modern Quezon City Museum, which will showcase the City’s historical
and cultural heritage.
THREATS
Near competitors like La Mesa Eco Park and
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
mandated as a National Shrine
Would be a place where beggars could sleep
because of the size and lack of security.
There are greater possibilities for future expansions and proposals because of
too many empty lots within the area.