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Polo Riverwalk opens as new public space in Valenzuela City

Published Feb 4, 2026 03:31 pm
The Polo Riverwalk has opened in Valenzuela City, giving residents a new public space for walking, cycling, and leisure along the Polo River.
Polo RIver wallk (Photo from Office of First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian)
Polo RIver wallk (Photo from Office of First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian)
People jog and cycle at the Polo Riverwalk in Valenzuela City (Photo from Office of First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian)
People jog and cycle at the Polo Riverwalk in Valenzuela City (Photo from Office of First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian)
According to the office of Kenneth Gatchalian, the Valenzuela City government’s role in the project was to enforce the required three-meter easement along the river.
The riverwalk spans about six kilometers and is divided into four segments.
Once completed, it will connect Barangays Poblacion, Balangkas, Wawang Pulo, Tagalag Fishing Village, and Coloong through the Valenzuela Boardwalk.
The project also provides new access to the Valenzuela Sports Park via Salambao Street in Wawang Pulo.
The area features PWD-friendly restrooms, round-the-clock CCTV monitoring, a paging system, and on-site security and maintenance personnel under the management of the Valenzuela City People’s Park. It is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The riverwalk was built under the leadership of Rep. Gatchalian and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian through the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The project was constructed on top of existing flood control structures that were previously closed to the public. These concrete river walls, located in the city’s old town center, were originally designed for flood protection.
Polo Riverwalk aims to improve the quality of life of communities along the Polo River. It is pet-friendly and features outdoor fitness equipment, seating areas, and greenery.
The development is also expected to make river cleanups easier.
The 2.5 kilometers of the riverwalk have been opened with the entire stretch expected to be accessible to the public by the end of 2026.
The project addresses the need for more open and green spaces while promoting active mobility and reducing reliance on motor vehicles.
Access to the riverwalk currently begins at Marcelo H. Del Pilar Street and will eventually extend to the Valenzuela Boardwalk in Barangay Tagalag. Additional entry and exit points are planned to improve access for nearby barangays.
Parking is available near Polo Bridge, one of the riverwalk’s main access points.
The riverwalk highlights how existing infrastructure can be transformed into people-centered public spaces that support health, mobility, and community life.

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