Tall Trees at Tabor

These very tall trees are in Mt. Tabor Park in the southeast section of the city. Mt. Tabor was named after a city in Israel by Plympton Kelly. The 195 acres that comprise the park were purchased in 1903 on the recommendation of John Olmstead. Emanuel Mische, Superintendent of Parks (who had worked with the Massachusetts Olmstead firm) designed the park layout. A distinct feature is the extinct volcanic cone. It is a favorite location for hiking, cycling, jogging and dog walking.