Sunday, January 21, 2024

A photo catalogue of Zilker Park damages caused by the 2023 Trail of Lights (TOL)

Three areas of concern reported in photos:

(1) Areas of the Great Lawn that have not been re-sodded after ACL and TOL

(2) Landfill fencing damaged with visible rutting - heavy dumpster by TOL

(3) Polo Field, Holiday Tree and pathways damaged by TOL


(1) Areas of the Great Lawn that have not been re-sodded after ACL and TOL:







(2) Landfill fencing damaged with visible rutting - heavy dumpster by TOL:









(3) Polo Field, Holiday Tree and pathways damaged by TOL:

This June 18 2023 photo shows green west Polo Field:

Same location on Jan. 06, 2024 after TOL:



















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