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City staff reports Memorial Park replanting after tree removals and details winter-storm cleanup efforts

Richardson Parks and Recreation Commission · February 10, 2026
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Staff told the commission that several mature oaks were removed in 2025 after being deemed unsafe; a replanting plan with Chinese pistache, redbuds and magnolias is underway. Maintenance reported about 212 staff-hours on winter-storm response and 132 cubic yards of sand removed from streets.

Parks staff updated the Richardson Parks and Recreation Commission on Feb. 10 about the status of Memorial Park and broader maintenance work after severe weather and renovation impacts.

Staff recounted the parkrenovation that was completed in 2021 and said several mature red oaks later declined and were removed in 2025 when they were judged unsafe. The planning superintendent developed a replanting plan that staff said includes two Chinese pistache trees, redbuds, little gem magnolias, Texas sage and a…

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