Boardman Arts Park

154 W William St. Delaware

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    • About Us
      • Who We Are
      • Our Team
      • In the News
      • Contact Us
    • Explore
      • Whimsy Venue
      • Imagination Space
      • Outdoor Art Gallery
      • A-Z Park Activities
      • FAQs
    • Events
      • Event Calendar
      • Garden Tour
      • Beer & Wine Festival
      • Delaware Music Festival
      • Symphony @ Whimsy
      • Vendor Sign-up
    • ★DONATE★
    • Get Involved
      • Volunteer
      • Sponsorship
    • ★BECOME A MEMBER★
    • Arts Park Rental
Boardman Arts Park

154 W William St. Delaware

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • In the News
    • Contact Us
  • Explore
    • Whimsy Venue
    • Imagination Space
    • Outdoor Art Gallery
    • A-Z Park Activities
    • FAQs
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Garden Tour
    • Beer & Wine Festival
    • Delaware Music Festival
    • Symphony @ Whimsy
    • Vendor Sign-up
  • ★DONATE★
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsorship
  • ★BECOME A MEMBER★
  • Arts Park Rental
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

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.



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Art Rocks!

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

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

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.

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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.

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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!

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Imagination Space Supporters

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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.

Buy A Brick

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Event calendar support by: https://www.whofish.org

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