The American Issue is a sculpture located on the City Hall plaza in uptown Westerville. The…read moresculpture itself consists of several elements that make it very intriguing to look at on multiple sides: A giant wedge splits a boulder of rock. On each of the two larger sides of the wedge is printed numerous quotes and headlines, with each taking a different perspective on the "American issue" of the title: to adopt Prohibition (18th amendment) or not. There is an unraveling barrel balanced on top of the giant wedge, opposite from the boulder. The work was designed by Matthew Gray Palmer. I was, at first, a bit puzzled as to why there was a large sculpture memorializing Prohibition, but I got the opportunity for a history lesson, as a nearby plaque helped shed light on it: it declares Westerville "the Home of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution." There are other signs (literally) around town that I then began noticing (including one that names Westerville the "Dry Capital of the World"). Apparently, back in the early 1900s, Westerville became the home of multiple groups that fought for America to go dry, including the Anti-Saloon League of America, the American Issue Publishing Co., and the Temperance Education Foundation. I had no idea that Westerville played such a significant role, and I certainly hope I get a chance to use that information in a trivia night at some point! It's also interesting to see all of these historical signs on the topic, while you simultaneously walk by the modern signs indicating the boundaries of the uptown area's DORA.

To Life is a sculpture located in the parking lot of the Westerville Sports Complex. Made of…read morestainless steel, it is a large swooping figure designed by Cobert C. Collins. The description on the plaque is beautiful, stating that its intention is to illustrate how everyone is connected and connected with the Earth. It seems to have its arms open, and combined with the plaque inscription, creates a feeling of openness and joy. Very nice piece!

The title of this sculpture, the Weary Gardener, definitely comes across as a good fit! This stone…read morefigure does, indeed, appear to be tired, and its location in the gardens communicates the rest. Poor thing seems like it needs a nap, with its head bent down and the rest of the body in restful positioning. It is made of limestone and was designed by Kenneth S. Foltz.

Listen is a neat interactive art piece located in the garden outside of the nature center at…read moreHighbanks Metro Park. It is a full-sized chair made of concrete and then covered in nature images created by mosaic tiles. It is well worth walking all the way around it to enjoy some of the different images, like hummingbirds visited flowers, trees, leaves, birds, and more. The nearby plaque, attached to a rock, provides instructions to sit upon this 'nature garden throne' and reflect on the ways in which you can help "take care of the Earth and make the world a better place." The chair was designed by Christina Grote.

This is a nice sculpture located within the Inniswood Metro Gardens, along the paved trail near the…read morehouse. It resembles an abstract bee on a flower, which is quite fitting for the location. It is made of metal and designed by Judith Greavu. It has a nice whimsical element to it and is a fun touch for the gardens.

A local favorite for quaint self time after work, it has many trails that can be alternated each…read morevisit. The baby owls love it!

Inniswood is one of my current favorite places to walk. It has beautiful paths smooth, many of…read morewhich are ADA accessible, and a few dirt ones, as well as little boardwalks. Not only is it a great space to come explore and learn about different types of plants, but it's pretty friendly for all ages! They have a little play area and a treehouse, as well as a path called the storybook trail where there are signs and illustrations for a nature based story along the path- all at small children's height. There are always parts of the park that are secluded, even on busy holidays or weekends - it's easy to find a peaceful place to sit, paint, journal, or relax away from too much noise. There are many benches all over so plenty of places to sit in the sun or shade.

The Skywoman is a fascinating sculpture designed by Lee Csrui. It depicts a woman standing on a…read moreturtle and is located in the center of a Story Maze, which features the story "Earth on Turtle's Back," in which Skywoman is a main character. The story, maze, and sculpture really work together to make a neat experience!

This is a very intriguing limestone sculpture that is located in the Imagination Garden outside of…read morethe Orange Branch of the Delaware County Library. It was created by Dale Johnson. You'll want to be sure to walk around all sides of the sculpture, as there are a lot of little details. It has a spine like a book, with its title inscribed. The front and the back of the piece are extremely active - my kid and I had a good time identifying as many characters and figures as we could, such as an alien, leprechauns, dogs, and snakes (serpents?). It's a very engaging piece, very well suited for a children's garden at a library, and we quite enjoyed viewing it.

This is a really wonderful wind sculpture designed by Robert S. Mullins. It spins gently in the…read morewind and appears to be made mainly of metal, with blue tips on the points. It is located in the Polaris Founder's Park, where it forms a wonderful focal point, set up on a hill behind a waterfall. It's visible from the passing highway, which is actually what drew my eye to this area, since the park is mainly hidden from view until you approach from the parking lot. This is a neat area to visit.

This eye-catching mosaic is located in the Imagination Garden at the Orange Branch of the Delaware…read moreCounty Library. Designed by the Delaware Mosaics team of Lynda Elias and Virginia Corwin, the project also involved the community as volunteers during the installation. In addition to the brightly colored tiles and mirrors, the piece is anchored by cement panels as the base. It is a very fun piece that we enjoyed viewing, and it is well matched to its location.