Ibabao Mandaue Agri-Eco Park
A city-run urban farm and eco-park in Ibabao with organic gardens, greenhouses, and a fishing pond.
The overview
About Ibabao Mandaue Agri-Eco Park
The Ibabao Mandaue Agri-Eco Park, formally the Mandaue City Agri-Eco Park and Technology Demonstration Farm, is a 3.6-hectare urban farm run by the city's Agriculture Office in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia. Developed on a formerly idle lot starting in 2017 and opened to the public that December, it was built to demonstrate urban and organic farming methods to residents and school groups. The park features a greenhouse for organic vegetable growing, container gardens, an "edible landscaping" area mixing ornamental and food plants, native huts and benches for resting, and a fish pond stocked with tilapia that visitors can fish for a small fee once the stock matures. A basketball court on the grounds serves the surrounding community as well. It draws mostly local visitors, school field trips, and residents looking for a green space in an otherwise dense urban barangay, offering a quiet, low-key contrast to Mandaue's malls and industrial areas nearby.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Greenhouse organic vegetable farming
- Container gardening displays
- Edible landscaping with ornamental and food plants
- Tilapia fishing pond (fee-based)
- Native huts and shaded rest areas
- Popular school field-trip destination
- 1 Entrance is free; bring extra cash if you want to try the fishing pond, which charges separately. Visit in the morning when it's cooler and less crowded. Wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City, take a jeepney or taxi/ride-hailing vehicle into Mandaue City (15-25 minutes), then head to Barangay Ibabao-Estancia along MC Briones Street, near Pacific Mall.
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Entrance Fee
Free entrance; small fee for tilapia fishing
Opening Hours
Daylight hours daily (confirm locally)
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Morning, dry season
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