Sampaloc Lake — Attraction in San Pablo

It’s a public recreational lake park frequented by locals around for morning or afternoon dose of walk, bike, run, sweet or sour times for couples, lone moments for solos and aimless bumming for barkadahan; with about 4 km of circumferential road; one side parking is allowed; located within downtown area so expect some congested access routes but public transports going around are plenty; some sections of the lake tho are used for tilapia growing so at times air could smell kinda fishy; western section is unlit so part of the road can be real dark after sunset; eastern section is well lit with concrete benches and food stalls area available nearby; can be crowded on weekends and holidays…and we owe this place lot for helping us keep our fragile nerves in one piece during...

Clean, beautiful 104-hectare lake with a view of Mt. Banahaw. Description from a local tourism poster: "Of San Pablo's seven lakes, legendary Sampalok is perhaps the most popular, sunk in a shallow depression that reveals its volcanic origin. Sampalok abounds with tilapia, dalag, ayungin, bangus, carpa, catfish, dulong, and varied species of shrimp.

"Think of a lake - 104 hectares large - laid out grandly in the core of a busy city!

"Sampalok, within easy walking distance from every corner of the town, gives great pleasure to the people of San Pablo and to those who come from points beyond. It is just a few steps down the City Hall and a whistle away from the hustle and bustle of the Main Street...

Sampaloc lake is located near San Pablo City municipal hall. The best time to visit here is during early morning or late in the afternoon. During day time, it feels wonderful to see the sun rises. It is very calming and gives peace of mind. At night time, the moonlight reflects on the still waters which is great to visit after a long, tiring day. You can bring snacks.and drinks in here but there are also some stores nearby. Make sure to dispose yoir trash properly when visiting to avoid pollution and preserve the...