Artist Patrick Marold, left, chats with Maple Leaf neighbors Friday evening.
Patrick Marold, the artist chosen for the Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, is in town this weekend to hear what Maple Leaf residents think he should create in the new park.
“I want to hear st
ories – stories about the neighborhood, about the things the neighbors value,” he said Friday night during a reception at a private home just north of the reservoir, with a fabulous view of the project.
He’s also interested in hearing from nearby residents. “There are people from other neighborhoods who will be coming here because of the park.”
Marold, who lives in Denver, will meet neighbors again on Saturday at Cloud City Coffee, 8801 Roosevelt Way N.E, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday evening’s event, attended by several dozen residents, was organized by Friends for a Greater Maple Leaf Park. Food was provided – actually, created – by Donna Hartmann-Miller and Dale Marston.
One resident, a neighbor who appreciates nature, encouraged Marold to incorporate natural elements into his designs. “Wings, wind, water. That’s my suggestion,” said Ginger Van Ry.
