The old Westerpark with the highest elm tree in Amsterdam. by Amsterdamwest

Some trees that were planted while constructing the original park have been preserved. For instance the parrotia persica (planted in 1889). It has branches that reach the ground and a very low crown. When you walk a bit further you will find the smoothleaf elm on the shores of the canal called Haarlemmertrekvaart. This tree has a hight of 32 meters and was bred in 1889. The tree stands tall next to "the man on the barstool" a sculpture by artist Ronald Tolman. The man looks onwards to the abstract ornament by Paliessen next to the pond. When the assignment for the art pieces were commissioned, 4 artists were approached and asked to work in unison as a 2x2. The other works by Rignalda and Dilworth are situated on the square called Oldebarneveldtplein. During the summertime a wedding dress floats in the pond, this is a piece by Patchwork.