Wright Park is a park in

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Background

Wright Park is a wooded area in

which became known for its

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services for tourists. It was named after American Governor

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and was established as a recreational area. It is situated near

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. The horses are owned and handled by "pony boys", who are often a member of the

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community. The park was closed down in early 2020 due to the

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, but has since reopened to local tourists in July 2020. In the same year, an outbreak of

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broke out affecting the health of horses in Wright Park. In September 2020, the Baguio city government unveiled a development plan which it conceived prior to the pandemic.

References

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