LeBauer Park is officially open now and, if you get a chance, please drop by and experience it night. The above photo was taken last night at 11:00 pm and when the floodlights are on the sculpture, it takes on a magical quality. Everything still looks so fresh, new, clean, and pretty. Hopefully, we can keep it that way. If you look closely, you can see that we weren't the only people in the park at that time of night. What was formerly Summit Avenue, between Elm and Davie Streets is now a pedestrian walkway and where were standing to take this photo. When folks come downtown for the International Folk Festival on September 9-11 (less than a month!), they will be mighty impressed with this new venue.
What a generous thing for the LeBauer Family to do with their money. Leaving money to make a unique, community park for all to enjoy is just the kind of gesture that makes Greensboro a special place to live. We're wondering if you can see the park and Echelman sculpture when departing or approaching Greensboro by airplane.
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: Katja | Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 09:55 AM
It's a gorgeous photo, Jan. Night photography with digital cameras is something very special. And what a great park for your city. Greensboro seems to have a plethora of things to do, places to go, and fun stuff of various kinds.
BTW, Jacob is a pen name that I've used for years. :)
Posted by: Lowell | Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 10:55 AM
The lights were being tested and focused last night by the artist herself. They will not be on permanently until the official lighting this Sunday night.
Posted by: PR | Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 02:16 PM
Magical indeed!
Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 04:59 PM
Wonderful night picture! Indeed a great place to meet up!
Posted by: magiceye | Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 09:24 PM