Fri, May 02
|Windsor Sculpture Park/Askin & Riverside
Visionaries and Virtuosos: Windsor's Sculpture Park
Jane's Walk: A comfortable stroll along the Riverfront Trail in the near West Side with a brief talk about the genesis of the Sculpture Park, the Odette Gift, a viewing of specific pieces and a reading of poetry and prose written by local authors complimentary to the public art. (FULL)
Time & Location
May 02, 2025, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Windsor Sculpture Park/Askin & Riverside, 2400 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9B 1B1, Canada
About the event
Visionaries and Virtuosos: Windsor's Sculpture Park
Host: Peter Hrastovec
Please note: registration for this event is now FULL.
A comfortable stroll along the Riverfront Trail in the near West Side with a brief talk about the genesis of the Sculpture Park, the Odette Gift, a viewing of specific pieces and a reading of poetry and prose written by local authors complimentary to the public art. The talk will address the development of the riverfront, its reclamation from industrial use through some visionary thinking by both government and private sector leaders, the establishment of the Odette Family's gift of public art and the influence of these pieces on other art forms and public art spaces in our community and this region.
Event location: The walk will start and end at the Sculpture Park Parking (Askin Ave & Riverside Dr)
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour
Accessibility notes:
Easy walk (using paved pathways with no hills).
Wheelchair-friendly
Baby stroller-friendly
Appropriate for kids
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
PAID parking lot at the starting/ending location
How much walking is involved?
Approximately 1.5 km of walking