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A TRUE ‘WALK’ OF ART Go for a picturesque stroll along the Sanford Sculpture Walk
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The Sanford Sculpture Walk was thoughtfully designed to complement its surrounding environment and add a touch of beauty to the city
By Heather Turk
Already known as one of the most picturesque places in Florida to watch a sunset, the Sanford RiverWalk is now more breathtaking than ever thanks to the recent addition of the Sanford Sculpture Walk.
Photo of sculptures courtesy of City of Sanford
The perfect complement to the many resources the Sanford RiverWalk has to offer — including fishing, boating, picnicking and a children’s playground and splash pad — the Sanford Sculpture Walk was unveiled to the public last April. Boasting five original sculptures by Massachusetts metal sculptor Dale Rogers that range between 5 and 11 feet tall, the permanent outdoor art exhibit seamlessly blends art with nature. Located on the southern shore of Lake Monroe and extending into Paulucci Park, the Sanford Sculpture Walk takes pedestrians approximately 30 minutes to walk to each piece. As visitors stroll along the one-of-a-kind attraction, they will see such stunning pieces by Rogers as “3 Cardinals in a Tree” — a COR-TEN steel tree sculpture adorned with three bright red cardinals that captures the essence of Sanford’s love for nature and wildlife. “Dog and Cat” is another favorite, highlighting the city’s love for pets and animals by showcasing a COR-TEN steel dog with a COR-TEN steel cat on its back.
Rogers’ “Dragonfly” sculpture symbolizes transformation and change
Rogers’ works are joined by a sixth sculpture — a 14-foot-tall, threedimensional chainsaw art piece by tree artist Mark Rice that highlights some of the wildlife visitors might see along St. Johns River — located in front of the Civic Center. The City of Sanford’s Public Art Commission plans to continue to add more sculptures by various artists to the Sanford Sculpture Walk in the future and is continuously adding art wraps to the Sanford RiverWalk’s utility boxes. Work also began on a 66-footlong floral mural painted on the Sanford RiverWalk’s shuffleboard building over the summer, further adding to the area’s natural and man-made beauty. sanfordfl. gov/government/communications-office/ public-art/sculpture-walk nonstoplife
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