SAN FRANCISCO – SUTRO HEIGHTS PARK
Lee Heidhues -1.24.2024
It was a rainy morning in Sutro Heights Park. The historic landmark at the northwest corner of San Francisco. Part of the Federal Golden Gate Recreation Area which stretches from San Francisco all the way north across the bay deep into Marin County to the north.
I came upon the sign posted on the pathway announcing that a major renovation project is soon to begin. Most distressing is Number 3-VIEWSHED which will “Selectively prune and/or remove trees to restore or maintain historic views of Ocean Beach.” I walk by this spot on an almost daily basis. There is absolutely no need to touch this spot. It is beautiful in its current status.
The already small tree canopy in San Francisco is dwindling. The Feds should not be contributing to the diminution of a declining environmental asset.
Sutro Heights Park with its beautiful canopy of trees is an urban treasure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutro_Heights_Park
The gardeners who spend their time maintaining the massive Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) could make better use of their time and the taxpayers dollars.
Top Photo: A Sutro Heights Park Viewshed regular casts a skeptical eye on the changes about to disrupt a native resident’s life.
Lee's Perspective 