Photos by Fritz Olenberger
By edhat staff
Chase Palm Park lost two mighty trees that were uprooted during an intense wind storm last week.
Photographer Fritz Olenberger shares photos of the trees in their glory days and their final resting place at 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
One tree was located near the restrooms while the other was located by the stage, both providing much-needed shade during the late summer heatwaves.
Fritz shares photos from the Barbara Ireland Run/Walk in 2018 and a 2016 Concert in the Park event to show these trees in their glory days.
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What a loss for our community. Loss of beauty, habitat and shade.
Always so sad to see trees fall! An opportunity for the city to plant some new trees, maybe they can plant 2-3 for each loss?
I agree. But sadly they will probably plant hideous native sycamores instead of something beautiful. The sycamores are depressing. The idea of keeping everything “native” is unnecessary anyway.
Neither is The Palm.
Roses would be pretty but they are so full of thorns they should be banned from public gardens. PS If you are depressed by sycamore trees you should see your mental health specialist or move somewhere without such depressing conditions.