 The venue hosts concerts, parades and other activities while association football could also be played in the open field.Among the more notable events held in this area is the Mass presided by Pope John Paul II on February 22, 1981 as part of his papal visit to the Philippines from February 17–22, 1981.The Rose Garden is situated at the northern entrance of Burnham Park where the bust of the park's namesake, Daniel Burnham stands.