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Washington SyCip Park

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Washington SyCip Park is rectangular in form, bounded by Legazpi Street to the north, Gamboa Street to the south, Rada Street to the west, and the Corinthian Plaza carpark to the east. It is close to
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A number of sculptures by Filipino sculptor and artist Impy Pilapil can be found in the park. These include:
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In 2017, the park underwent a seven-month renovation which was finished in December.
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14°33′14″N 121°01′05″E / 14.55387°N 121.01811°E / 14.55387; 121.01811

Japanese rock garden
Makati
Metro Manila
Philippines
Ayala Land
park
Greenbelt
Makati
Metro Manila
Filipino
Washington SyCip
tropical trees
gazebos
PST
GMT+8
Greenbelt
Asian Institute of Management
Legazpi Active Park
Ayala Land
Ayala Land Incorporated
City of Makati
Barangay San Lorenzo
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
obelisk
Stonehenge
Sungka
Shanghai
A gazebo at the Washington SyCip Park

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