Oak tree in McDonald Park (Photo – City of Pasadena)
On December 2, 2024, the City of Pasadena installed barricades around a failing Oak tree in McDonald Park (1000 East Mountain Street).
By News Desk
The approximately sixty-year-old tree has become an imminent safety threat to residents and visitors due to instability in its roots and large branches. The City asks for the public’s cooperation in remaining outside of the barricaded area and to not remove or move these barricades, as they are there for the safety of all.
The City’s long-time Arborists inspected the tree after the City received a resident’s complaint regarding its safety. Given the significance of this tree for our community, the City is also seeking a third-party independent assessment of the condition of the tree prior to taking any further action. The City’s Municipal Code establishes strict processes and guidelines to help protect the City’s forest and ensures that trees are not removed without justified reasons and only as last resort when considering public safety.
“The City values its urban forest of over 60,000 trees, annually receiving a Tree City USA designation since 1988. The City’s primary focus is to sustain a safe, healthy forest for members of the community to enjoy. The City of Pasadena prides itself on being a compassionate caregiver of trees that enhance the City’s beauty, provide environmental benefits, and enhance public health, and will continue to take utmost care of our trees while protecting the safety of the public,” according to a statement issued by the City of Pasadena.
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