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Wander in Wonder
Imagination Space
Enter through the Winter St gate to experience the full impact of the Imagination Space! A place to Wander in Wonder and interact with many art pieces through out the Park.
IMAGINATION SPACE - CURRENT ART & ARTISTS
A-Mazing Garden
Art Spark Cottage
A-Mazing Garden
Artists: Kris Prengaman (the wildflower maze) & J.O. Thacker (story brick pathway)
Description: The A-Mazing Garden is a delightful maze for all! Weave through the beautiful wildflowers by following along with stories to guide your way. Peak blooming time is late Spring - Summer.
Activity: Follow the brick path story to weave through the maze or listen to all three maze stories on our YouTube playlist.
Location: In the Imagination Space.
Art Rocks!
Art Spark Cottage
A-Mazing Garden
Artists: The Community!
Description: All various shapes, sizes and color art rocks add so much whimsy to our space.
Activity: Give a rock, Take a rock. One of the ways to trade art work at the Park!
Location: Throughout the Imagination Space.
Art Spark Cottage
Art Spark Cottage
Brass Dreams in Flight
Artist: Created by Amy Margraff of Ostrandoors.
Description: A magical fairy door with a table for two. We imagine Boardman sisters Ruth & Dot making big plans for the Park.
Location: At the base of the Harry Potter tree in the Imagination Space.
Brass Dreams in Flight
Brass Dreams in Flight
Brass Dreams in Flight
Artist: Todd Timler
Description: Musical bench created from donated instruments by the community.
Location: On the west side of the Imagination Space.
Sponsored by Noon Kiwanis Club
Chief Keep it Clean
Brass Dreams in Flight
Chief Keep it Clean
Artist: Todd Timler
Description: A trash bin re-imagined to be a piece of art at the Park!
Activity: Lift the front handle and throw trash away after enjoying the Park. :)
Location: Imagination Space
Dripping 88
Brass Dreams in Flight
Chief Keep it Clean
Artists: Roxanne and Charlton Amidon
Description: A repurposed baby grand piano water feature with a small garden on top and a rushing “waterfall” over the keys. The piece is nestled amongst a rock garden, with rocks of varying size and kind.
Location: On the west side of the Imagination Space.
In Loving Memory of Mary L. D'Amico. Master Gardener & Artist
Finding Home
Joey & His Dog
Gnome Village
Artists: Mary Weiler Williams and the participants of CREATE! 2023.
Description: The quilt designs for this piece were chosen for their “hidden messages” which many people believe helped runaway slaves escape to freedom. The platforms are recycled satellite dishes, and stand for the way we are guided today.
Location: On the west side of the Imagination Space.
Gnome Village
Joey & His Dog
Gnome Village
Artists: The Community!
(contributors include: Peter & Pat Davies and Linda Hurley & Family)
Description: Scattered around our Harry tree live the gnomes! The colorful gnome homes are crafted by our community artists and donors.
Location: Around our Harry tree in the Imagination Space.
Interested in helping us make a gnome home for the Park? Please contact us.
Joey & His Dog
Joey & His Dog
Joey & His Dog
Artist: Jim Hollenbeck
Description: Part of a collection of Muffler People throughout the Park.
Location: You can find Joey & His Dog in the center of the A-Mazing Garden.
Picket the Owl
Picket the Owl
Joey & His Dog
Artist: Matt Roberson
Description: Built of recycled wood, this climbable owl can be enjoyed by kids and adults.
Activity: Climb the back or front of the owl to make your way to the top to have a bird's eye view of the Imagination Space. A movable ship style wheel is at the top.
Location: In the Imagination Space, close to the Winter St gates.
Princess
Picket the Owl
Princess
Artist: Ernest Nkwocha Ogbonna
Description: This interactive unicorn is quite a marvel for kids and adults a like. Created by Ernest Nkwocha, a sculptor in Nigeria, from recycled tires.
Activity: The body of the unicorn is climbable so that you can sit on the back for a photo opportunity.
Location: In the Imagination Space close to the gate entrance off of Winter St.
The Imagination Garden Gates
The Imagination Garden Gates
The Imagination Garden Gates
Artist: Todd Timler
Description: Created to mimic our logo and to encourage visitors to explore our 2.2 acre space.
Location: Enter the Park through these beautiful gates off of Winter Street.
Together Forever
The Imagination Garden Gates
The Imagination Garden Gates
Artist: Jim Hollenbeck
Description: Part of a collection of Muffler People throughout the Park.
Location: By the Winter Street gate entrance.
Tom
The Imagination Garden Gates
Tom
Artist: Jim Hollenbeck
Description: Part of a collection of Muffler People throughout the Park.
Location: By the gazebo in the Imagination Space.
Donate to help us create magic
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue to build magic at our Imagination Space!
Imagination Space Supporters
Trees Along the Paths
Winding Brick Pathways
Winding Brick Pathways
Trees along the brick paths were donated by Gary Theil, in memory of Kim Theil.
Winding Brick Pathways
Winding Brick Pathways
Winding Brick Pathways
Supported by the Delaware County Commissioners Grant, Trucco Construction and the community, brick paths were installed by Ryan's Landscaping in 2022. Stop by the Park to see and experience the winding brick paths in the space!
You can still be part of our space! Have a lasting impact by purchasing an Engraved Brick. Consider giving this as a gift to a loved one, in memory of someone, to advertise your company, or in celebration and support of the Park. A replica brick can also be made as a gift or souvenir.
All proceeds go back to the Park.
Tour nine historical homes of Delaware's Northwest Neighborhood to see design inspiration, historical architecture, and holiday decor!
Tickets are $25 per person when purchased in advance and $30 per ticket the day of the tour.