Dear Residents,

In recent days, work has been underway in the City Park on Traugutta Street to catalogue and mark the trees. We understand that the markings appearing on the trees may cause concern, so we would like to explain what the planned work involves and what its purpose is.

First of all, it is important to emphasise that the aim of the redevelopment is not to remove most of the trees and thereby destroy the park, but to create a place that is safer, more functional and more welcoming both for residents and for nature.

The park was established many years ago. It contains a large number of coniferous trees which, over time, have lost some of their health and landscape value. Some of them now require increasing levels of maintenance. Their condition will be assessed by specialists as part of a detailed dendrological survey. Decisions concerning individual trees will only be made on the basis of this expert assessment. We therefore kindly ask residents not to remove the markings placed on the trees. The fact that a tree has been marked does not mean that it has definitely been designated for removal.

Another challenge that park users have faced for many years is the very large population of corvids. Tall coniferous trees provide ideal nesting sites for these birds. Their presence is a natural part of the urban ecosystem; however, large concentrations of birds can cause inconvenience, mainly through droppings on paths, benches and park infrastructure, as well as high noise levels. The planned redevelopment is intended to help reduce this problem while fully respecting the regulations concerning bird protection and breeding seasons.

As part of the “Ostrołęka – Young People at the Centre” project, financed under the Polish-Swiss Urban Development Programme, around 400 new trees are planned to be planted in the park in 2027–2028. These will include, among others, ‘Kanzan’ cherry trees, elms, various varieties of maples, birches, oaks, hornbeams, rowans, hawthorns and small-fruited pear trees. Low-growing vegetation will also be planted, including sage, lavender and roses, as well as shrubs such as lilacs, hazels and magnolias.

The new planting scheme has been designed to ensure that the park retains its green character. Over the next few years, residents will benefit from more deciduous trees providing pleasant shade in summer, while the park itself will become more attractive, safer and more comfortable as a place to relax.

The redevelopment will also include the replacement of small-scale park infrastructure, including new benches and waste bins, as well as improvements to the existing greenery. As a result, the City Park will become an even more inviting place to spend time with family, relax and enjoy nature.

We ask for your patience and trust. All of the planned measures are being undertaken with the future of the park in mind, so that it can continue to serve residents for decades to come as one of our city’s green landmarks.

Below are sample visualisations showing what our park may look like in the near future.

Paweł Niewiadomski
Mayor of Ostrołęka