Stevens point sculpture park - stevens point, wi
It was time for a day trip, and I knew just where I wanted to go. I've had Stevens Point Sculpture Park on my wish list for about three years now. Finally, time and circumstance aligned and we made plans to go. Early in October, as the leaves were finally starting to turn, we headed northwest to Portage County on a mild, sunny, Saturday afternoon.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park is a fantastic blend of nature trails and art installations. The park resides on 20 acres of winding woodland trails, via the Brickyard Trail, and connects to the Green Circle Trail, a 27-mile hiking and biking trail that loops through Stevens Point.
The sculptures are as varied as they are many; creations by local, regional, and national artists. Some abstract, some tongue-in-cheek, there's a bit of whimsy, fantasy, and an inclusion of natural elements and social commentary as well. I confess, one of my curiosities was to see the elk centaur sculpture up close. I can tell you, it did not disappoint! Click here for a list of the artists and details on their pieces.
I really admired how the sculptures were placed within the woodlands, each taking residence within the natural surroundings along the trail. The beginnings of fall color served to frame them out even more. And the portions of the park that are left to a natural state are simply inspired. There is a creek that winds through the park and trails, autumn leaves floating on the water, past fallen branches and snags, adorned with turtles sunning themselves.
The walking trails are hard-packed crushed granite, perfect for hiking and biking, and wheelchair accessible during seasons of good weather. We walked the Sculpture Park trail combined with a portion of the Brickyard Trail for a total of just under 2.5 miles. The walk is an easy one. No big hills or rocky terrain, other than a bit of wilderness when we took a detoured path along the creek. The views there were worth it!
Before we headed back to Milwaukee, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. A close friend who grew up in the area suggested Bill's Pizza Shop. Go where the locals go, they say. So we did. And we were not led astray. It was delicious!
Hours: Monday - Sunday, Sunrise - Sunset
Admission: Always Free
Parking: Ample parking is available on the street, or in the adjacent Zenoff Park parking lot.
Location: 901 2nd Street N., Stevens Point, WI (Portage County)
For more information, click here and here.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park is a fantastic blend of nature trails and art installations. The park resides on 20 acres of winding woodland trails, via the Brickyard Trail, and connects to the Green Circle Trail, a 27-mile hiking and biking trail that loops through Stevens Point.
The sculptures are as varied as they are many; creations by local, regional, and national artists. Some abstract, some tongue-in-cheek, there's a bit of whimsy, fantasy, and an inclusion of natural elements and social commentary as well. I confess, one of my curiosities was to see the elk centaur sculpture up close. I can tell you, it did not disappoint! Click here for a list of the artists and details on their pieces.
I really admired how the sculptures were placed within the woodlands, each taking residence within the natural surroundings along the trail. The beginnings of fall color served to frame them out even more. And the portions of the park that are left to a natural state are simply inspired. There is a creek that winds through the park and trails, autumn leaves floating on the water, past fallen branches and snags, adorned with turtles sunning themselves.
The walking trails are hard-packed crushed granite, perfect for hiking and biking, and wheelchair accessible during seasons of good weather. We walked the Sculpture Park trail combined with a portion of the Brickyard Trail for a total of just under 2.5 miles. The walk is an easy one. No big hills or rocky terrain, other than a bit of wilderness when we took a detoured path along the creek. The views there were worth it!
Before we headed back to Milwaukee, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. A close friend who grew up in the area suggested Bill's Pizza Shop. Go where the locals go, they say. So we did. And we were not led astray. It was delicious!
Hours: Monday - Sunday, Sunrise - Sunset
Admission: Always Free
Parking: Ample parking is available on the street, or in the adjacent Zenoff Park parking lot.
Location: 901 2nd Street N., Stevens Point, WI (Portage County)
For more information, click here and here.
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