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About Us
Who we are
The Arts Park began in 2017 as a volunteer organized effort to reclaim an unused green space and now has transformed into an outdoor art exhibit and event venue bringing the arts, community and new visitors into the City of Delaware.
The 2.2 acre green space is filled with unique art pieces, walking paths, and benches. Annual events are held including the Delaware Vintage & Artisan Festival, Beer & Wine Festival, CREATE! Event and Fright Night; as well as art and yoga classes, concerts and socials.
What we do
There are four main areas of activity
- Innovative outdoor gallery conveniently close to downtown that showcases rotating exhibits in a park environment;
- Opportunities for the community to create exhibits for the park grounds;
- Dynamic art structures that invite and encourage hands-on activity and engagement by all;
- Multi-use venue for classes, concerts and events near the heart of downtown Delaware.
Park history
The Park is located where the old West/Boardman Elementary School used to be from 1904 - 1979. The West School had 12 classrooms and was later changed to Ruth Boardman Elementary School in honor of the long time principal. The building was demolished in 1979 and currently the property belongs to Delaware City Schools and is leased to Boardman Arts Park Inc.
You will soon be able to visit the Park and see an original school building brick in our newly formed pathways engraved to honor the school.
Awards
Thank you to our community for voting Boardman Arts Park in the 14th Annual Delaware Gazette Reader's Choice Awards!
#1 PARK
#1 EVENTS
#2 NON-PROFIT
You can see all the winners here.
