In a city full of amazing parks being the most unique is quite a distinction! Laumeier Sculpture Park is beyond unique though - it is a huge open park, a sculpture park with notable works (that are truly larger than life), and walking trails. The park is easy to access right off Highway 270 and is free. Read below to plan an Only In St. Louis park day.

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier Sculpture Park has 105 acres of open space and amazingly huge sculptures to view. The park was created as a tribute to the late Henry H. Laumeier. St. Louis sculpture artist Ernest Trova donated 40 pieces for display in the park in 1976. The park quickly became known for its creativity and innovation in art display.

The Way by Alexander Liberman - 1980

Created on site from 18 salvaged steel oil tanks, The Way is the largest sculpture in the park.

Ball? Ball! Wall? Wall! by Donald Lipski - 1994

This 300 foot long sculpture was created from 55 steel marine buoys and creates a nice art edge along the wooded end of the park.

Sugabus by Robert Chambers - 2004

As the small sign indicates this sculpture is for viewing only! Created from bronze and weighing 6,000 pounds it fits in nicely here at it's sculpture park home.

Face of the Earth #3 by Vito Acconci - 1988

This huge happy face is constructed of concrete, gravel, and earth. This sculpture is one of many that you can touch.

Ada's Will by Jene Highstein - 1990

Undefinable and somewhat egg shaped, this sculpture was created with reinforced steel, concrete, and paint. It is very imposing in person!

Man with Briefcase at #2968443 by Jonathan Borofsky - 1986

This imposing figure is created from epoxy enamel on fiberglass. There is much debate on the meaning of the faceless, numbered man, carrying a briefcase. As in all art the meaning is up to the beholder!

Eye by Tony Tasset - 2007

One of the most well known sculptures of the park, The Eye was created from fiberglass, resin, oil paint, and steel. A visit to the park is worth it just to stand in the shadow of this giant eyeball.

The trails and pathways of Laumeier Sculpture Park:

Aside from the incredible art and great open park space, Laumeier is a great place to take a walk. There are both paved and unpaved trails to enjoy and all lead you to art in the most unexpected places. You can pick up a map in the Visitor Center in the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center. Laumeier Sculpture Park is located at: 12580 Rott Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127.

Laumeier Sculpture Park is a great place to spend the day or just an hour. The park is always adding or displaying new pieces of art. A new arrival by artist Tony Tasset is a park deer that rivals in size to the creatures of Jurassic Park. Have you been to Laumeier Sculpture Park? Have you seen the new deer? Share your experience with us in the comments below.

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