Welcome to Waldo Park, the smallest city park in Salem, and one of the smallest in the world (Portland's Mills End is the smallest). It is dominated by a giant sequoia tree that was planted in 1872 by William Waldo, a Marion County judge, on his own property. He sold the property to the city in 1936 on the condition that the city preserves the tree. Judging by the way the park restricts Summer Street here, Summer Street must have been a small street at one time. The park measures 12 feet by 20 feet, and there are some benches to sit on. A few years ago there was a concerted effort to ride the park of ivy to better preserve the tree.
Please sit an enjoy the tree. It is also a talking tree where you can learn more by calling the number on the sign by the tree.