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You won’t be able to visit Kearney Park in February — and this is why

By Jessica Johnson
A tree at Fresno’s Kearney Park lies on the ground on June 22, 2008 after being blown over by high winds that the valley has been experiencing and one of several that has toppled in the park the last several days. The park is scheduled to be closed throughout the month of February to remove more than 100 hazardous trees. MARK CROSSE/THE FRESNO BEE
A tree at Fresno’s Kearney Park lies on the ground on June 22, 2008 after being blown over by high winds that the valley has been experiencing and one of several that has toppled in the park the last several days. The park is scheduled to be closed throughout the month of February to remove more than 100 hazardous trees. MARK CROSSE/THE FRESNO BEE MARK CROSSE Fresno Bee Staff Photo

Fresno’s Kearney Park will be closed throughout February while hazardous trees are being removed.

Located on West Kearney Boulevard, the park was temporarily closed to the public beginning Wednesday as crews begin work to trim and remove more than 100 hazardous trees, according to a news release from Jordan Scott, public information officer for the Fresno County Administrative Office.

A notice announcing the closure has been posted at the park entrance. It is anticipated that the park will reopen by Feb. 28, although the date is subject to change.

“The work is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and address high tree mortality resulting from the extended period of severe drought,” Scott said in the release.

For the latest information on park hours, contact the Fresno County Resources and Parks Division at 559-600-3004.

Jessica Johnson: 559-441-6051, @iamjesslj

This story was originally published January 30, 2018 at 8:23 PM with the headline "You won’t be able to visit Kearney Park in February — and this is why."

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