Benson Sculpture Garden - Loveland, CO
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Outspoken1
N 40° 25.312 W 105° 05.567
13T E 492129 N 4474586
One of the premier sculpture gardens in the country.
Waymark Code: WM85R9
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2010
Views: 19
Benson Sculpture Garden has been a deliberate plan by the citizens of Loveland, CO, USA to create a vibrant arts town in this foothills community. The garden is free and open sunrise to sunset. The garden has an annual competition in August (http://www.sculptureinthepark.org/) where artists show and compete (though I dislike the idea of 'compete' with art). The garden is located at the intersection of 29th and Beech, across the street from the high school. Parking is NOT allowed near the school on school days, but if you just travel north on Beech, there is street parking around the 'bend.'
This garden has restroom facilities and many benches to rest and view the art. The signage is both in English and braille for vision impaired visitors. The garden also appears to be wheel chair accesible. I came here to play with my new camera and visit a couple of specific pieces (which I will post in the respective Waymark categories).
The artwork ranges from traditional sculptures, many with a western theme, to partial or full nudes to abstract. The collection is growing and there are pieces on the south side of 29th (I just ran out of time).
Garden Name: Benson Sculpture Garden
Owner/Commissioner of Garden: Loveland High Plains Arts Council and the City of Loveland
Location: Benson Park
Address:
2908 Aspen Drive
Loceland, CO USA
80538
Hours: Sunrise to Sundown
Fees?: no
Garden Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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