Polaris Founder's Park
Polaris Founder's Park is a pocket park in the Polaris area of Columbus (Delaware County), Ohio, United States. The 1.5-acre (0.61 ha) park is located between the office building at 8800 Lyra Drive and Interstate 71.[1]
| Polaris Founder's Park | |
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 A View from inside the park with 8800 Lyra in the background. | |
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| Type | Privately owned; open to the public |
| Location | Columbus Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40°8′39.736″N 82°58′18.624″W[1] |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha)[1] |
| Created | October 3, 2011[1] |
| Operated by | POLARIS Centers of Commerce |
The park was built as a memorial to Robert C. Echele of the company Polaris Centers of Commerce who was inspirational in developing the 1,200-acre Polaris area. The park features a wind sculpture 35 feet high that was designed by Robert Mullins, a Columbus area artist who counted Mr. Echele as a friend and benefactor.[2] The park, developed at a cost of US$500,000, features a gazebo as well as Japanese-inspired gardens, waterfalls and a pond.[3]
See also
References
- Evans, Walker. "Polaris Pocket Park Opens to the Public". Columbus Underground. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
- "Wind Sculpture Links Past, Present". Retrieved October 4, 2011.
- Dilley, Melissa (October 5, 2011). "Polaris park reflects passions of its early 'point man'". ColumbusLocalNews.com. Suburban News Publications. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
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