The Paco Park occupies the area of 4 thousand square meters in the same area of Manila along the streets of General Luna street and Padre of Faur street. Once this area was a large municipal cemetery where the funeral of the rich and influential Spaniards who lived in the historic district of Intramuros. In 1822 there were buried the victims of the cholera epidemic that swept through the city. The cemetery was in the form of a circle, inside of which was a ring enhancing with niches in them and put the remains of the deceased. As population growth was built the second outer wall with niches, and the tops of these walls were turned into walking paths. On the territory of the cemetery was also built a Roman Catholic chapel, dedicated to St. Packrati. In 1896 there was buried a national hero of the Philippines Jose rizal, who was executed in Bagumbayan.

In 1912 burial in the cemetery was discontinued. Many descendants of those who were buried here, moved the remains of their relatives in other cemeteries. During the Second World war the Japanese occupied Manila, used the area as an ammunition dump. High walls made of unfired bricks served them an ideal hiding place. Before the legendary Battle for Manila in 1945, the Japanese were dug here are some trenches and erected closed emplacements, which were installed in 75-millimeter guns for the protection of the fortifications.

In 1966, during the administration of President Diosdado Macapagal, this area was turned into a national Park. Gradually the Park "wash" traces the war years and became more and more beautiful and lush – today it is one of the favorite places of the residents of Manila. Here you can always find couples looking for privacy on Park benches and pergolas. Moreover, the cemetery has become a popular place for weddings and other celebrations. On Fridays in the Park is the musical show "Paco Park presents", which will feature local and visiting musical groups and choral ensembles, performing classical and traditional Filipino music.