Assessment of Up Lagoon
PARK ASSESSMENT NO. 1 UP LAGOON
A PARK ASSESSMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LAGOON
Assessment By: Dindo Alagano Arnie Arpon Carol Balbuena Mackie Bretana Fatima Casimiro Submitted To: Professor Beth Espino
Alagano | Arpon | Balbuena | Bretana | Casimiro
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PARK ASSESSMENT NO. 1 UP LAGOON
A. History or background of the UP Lagoon The UP Lagoon More inward from the Quezon Hall is the UP Lagoon, the only body, no matter how small, of water on campus. The lagoon dissects a vast expanse of land where several glades can be found. The area thus serves as a botanical reserve planted to narra, banaba, kapok, mahogany, royal, rubber, acacia and mango trees, and bamboo, among others. There was a time when flocks of sheep and other wildlife would graze the area lending it a most pastoral scene on a lazy afternoon on campus. The lagoon itself is more than a meter deep. It was once home to different fishes as mudfish, catfish, tilapia, and a number of ducks that keeps on dwindling through the years. The UP Lagoon looked differently decades ago. In the early 1950's, it was just a canal surrounded by tall grasses. Students never dared to go there for fear of snake bites. In the early 1970's the administration started to design plans to develop the lagoon. Concrete steps toward the beautification of the UP Lagoon, however, were not taken until the early 1990's. Beta Epsilon Theatrum Aside from the forest glades that adorn the area, the UP Lagoon is now landscaped with decorative plants complete with benches, tables, wooden bridges, and paved pathways with street lamps. The presence of the Beta Theatrum (courtesy of the Beta Epsilon Fraternity) in the area makes it an ideal activity center for cultural endeavours such as concerts and variety shows throughout the year. The Theatrum is Beta Epsilon's gift to the University on its Diamond Jubilee in 1983 during the term of MEB Renan Pineda BE 80. The architectural design was done by Dean Geronimo V.
A PARK ASSESSMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LAGOON
Assessment By: Dindo Alagano Arnie Arpon Carol Balbuena Mackie Bretana Fatima Casimiro Submitted To: Professor Beth Espino
Alagano | Arpon | Balbuena | Bretana | Casimiro
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PARK ASSESSMENT NO. 1 UP LAGOON
A. History or background of the UP Lagoon The UP Lagoon More inward from the Quezon Hall is the UP Lagoon, the only body, no matter how small, of water on campus. The lagoon dissects a vast expanse of land where several glades can be found. The area thus serves as a botanical reserve planted to narra, banaba, kapok, mahogany, royal, rubber, acacia and mango trees, and bamboo, among others. There was a time when flocks of sheep and other wildlife would graze the area lending it a most pastoral scene on a lazy afternoon on campus. The lagoon itself is more than a meter deep. It was once home to different fishes as mudfish, catfish, tilapia, and a number of ducks that keeps on dwindling through the years. The UP Lagoon looked differently decades ago. In the early 1950's, it was just a canal surrounded by tall grasses. Students never dared to go there for fear of snake bites. In the early 1970's the administration started to design plans to develop the lagoon. Concrete steps toward the beautification of the UP Lagoon, however, were not taken until the early 1990's. Beta Epsilon Theatrum Aside from the forest glades that adorn the area, the UP Lagoon is now landscaped with decorative plants complete with benches, tables, wooden bridges, and paved pathways with street lamps. The presence of the Beta Theatrum (courtesy of the Beta Epsilon Fraternity) in the area makes it an ideal activity center for cultural endeavours such as concerts and variety shows throughout the year. The Theatrum is Beta Epsilon's gift to the University on its Diamond Jubilee in 1983 during the term of MEB Renan Pineda BE 80. The architectural design was done by Dean Geronimo V.