Pasonanca Park

Construction of the park was started in 1912 by General John J. Pershing, Governor of the Moro Province, and completed during the administration of the Frank W. Carpenter, Governor of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu (1914-1920). Thomas Hanley, a marksman, arrived in 1912 from the United States at the request of Pershing to serve the same post at Pasonanca, and was responsible for the original layout of the park.

The park also has separate campsites for males and females, an amphitheatre, and a convention center, among other facilities.

The park has three public pools. It boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool, a natural flowing pool and a children's pool with water slides. There are also many picnic areas.

Pictured here is the Pasonanca Kiddie Pool, designed for children's safety. There are four water slides. The slide furthest to the right is for beginners. The one furthest to the left is the fastest and for more skilled swimmers.

The water in the pool is not stagnant. It is constantly replenished by a surge of water naturally drained into the pool by gravity. As the water fills the pool, it is also immediately drained to create a natural creek that flows down the hill. The kiosks are available for rent for the whole day.