Zagreb residents decry neglect of Mallinov Park after storm damage

Mallinov Park, a cherished green space in Zagreb's Ksaver neighborhood, remains in a state of disrepair months after a severe storm battered the city in late March. Residents are voicing their dismay over the visible consequences: fallen trees, shattered branches, and denuded crowns marring the landscape.

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One of the oldest city parks has been in this condition for months.

"One of the oldest city parks has been in this condition for months," commented one resident on social media. Another added, "It's sad they haven't fixed it since the storm." The frustration is palpable, with locals pointing out that fallen trees have yet to be removed. "These trees in an otherwise beautiful park were apparently forgotten," one resident lamented in a neighborhood Facebook group, highlighting Ksaver's neglect.

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It's sad they haven't fixed it since the storm.

The park is noted for its valuable collection of exotic conifers, including two giant sequoias, designated as a "Monument of Park Architecture." However, concerns are mounting over the condition of these specific trees, with one resident observing that a sequoia appears to be deteriorating annually. "I see how the city services treat it," the resident remarked, questioning the city's commitment to preserving this natural heritage.

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These trees in an otherwise beautiful park were apparently forgotten.