Art at the Park
north of the Urbana City Hall (400 S. Vine Street Urbana, IL 61801)
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Art at the Park, north of the Urbana City Hall (400 S. Vine Street Urbana, IL 61801) (On the corner of Vine and Green Streets in Urbana), [48]. open 24hrs. Art in the Park: This historical park, just north of the Urbana City Hall (400 S. Vine Street) dedicated October 2012, took 22 years of struggle and efforts of three mayors. The environmental and sculptural artist/curator of the park, John David Mooney designed the plantings, walkways, a 12-foot high fountain sculpture (Falling Leaf), and a 33-foot high light sculpture (Spirit Tree). The Spirit Tree specifically gives new meaning to Urbana's designation as a "Tree City" and to trees as landmarks or beacons. Mooney, an internationally acclaimed artist, is a native to Champaign-Urbana. free.
