Children of all ages play on the xylophones installed at West Side Park in Champaign
It was a nice, warm afternoon on Saturday, May 18 for the dedication of the playground and new musical instruments at West Side Park. Children of all ages immediately picked up mallets and performed for the crowd on hand. The installation was the result of donations from the Rotary Club of Champaign, Rotary District 6490, the Robeson Family Benefit Fund, the Public Art League and Rotarian Scott Anderson Jr., in collaboration with the Champaign Park District.
In addition to the new instruments, West Side Park currently features two sculptures brought in through the Public Art League's program. Double Dutch - A Jump For Joy (Garry R. Bibbs) sits on the east side of the park and was initially leased in 2010. The sculpture was later purchased by the Champaign Parks Foundation. On the south side of the park, the bright orange Uppercutted (Ted Sitting Crow Garner) is installed. The sculpture, installed in 2013, is currently on lease from the artist.
Please stop by and enjoy West Side Park. It truly is a beautiful place!
Example of the future plaque recognizing those contributing to the installation of the new instruments
