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| The lagoon at Capitol Lagoon Park along the tourist strip. |
The Negros Capitol Park and Lagoon (commonly called Capitol Lagoon Park, the Capitol, or the Lagoon by locals) is home to several Bacolod attractions. It is also in a great location (along the tourism strip of Lacson St.), so it's easy to find and spend a little bit of down time after a meal across the street. The Lagoon is part of the South Korea - Philippines development cooperation.
The lagoon is a large body of water with live tilapia fish swimming inside. Surrounding the lagoon is a pathway where locals jog or walk, especially during early mornings.
On the north and south side of the lagoon are statues of a woman standing beside a carabao, the Filipino word for swamp buffalo, (south side) and a man standing beside a carabao (north side). These figures were created by Italian sculptor Francesco Riccardo Monti and Guillermo Tolentino.
The east side of the park contains a sculpture by Eduardo S. Castrillo called "Paghimud-Os" (meaning "endeavor" in Hiligaynon). Just north of the sculpture you'll find a small kiddie park.
To the west of the Lagoon is the Capitol building. The building houses the Governor's official seat along with various other government offices (although most government offices have been moved to the New Government Center).
On all sides of the Lagoon, especially the east and west, you'll usually find groups of people practicing dances, martial arts, aerobics, and having family picnics.
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