Check Out Our Historic Elmira Themed Building Mural

September 16, 2020

Eldridge Park Inspired Our New Artwork

Welcome to Eldridge Park! Elmira’s premier family-friendly, open-air space where, thanks to Elmira Infinite Canvas and the Wallin Insurance Agency, the park has received a beautiful new welcome at the west-side entrance. The freshly finished mural boasts a multitude of local favorites from Eldridge Park’s history. 

Local artist Chris Eldred spent the majority of August working on the Eldridge-dedicated work of art. As you turn into the park from College Ave, you’ll notice Chris’s work which features a pair of ducks and a fish resident of Eldridge pond, a carousel horse, and a dragon. A dragon? 

Yes, a dragon.

The dragon paddle boats at Eldridge Park deserve some time to shine along with their carousel animal partners, right? As the mural suggests with it’s large, multi-colored heart (positioned perfectly behind the friendly mallards), the park’s commitment to being a source of love and comfort within the community deserves to be felt by all members of the park’s culture. 

Alongside the mural’s colorful characters is a sunny backdrop of the gentle slope of the area’s valley and the placid waters of Eldridge Lake. And in case you’re not quite sure where you’re headed, Chris was kind enough to include an era-appropriate sign pointing you in the right direction!
Eldridge Park has been a staple of the community throughout the past three centuries and we at the Wallin Insurance Agency are honored to have played a part in the park’s storied history. While the past six months have been difficult for entertainment spaces, Eldridge Park has remained committed to providing a welcome space with engaging activities ready for you and your family. For more information about the Elmira Infinite Canvas project, please visit their  website . The Eldridge Park mural is just the latest in a series of projects that aim to bring artistic life and warmth to Elmira and surrounding communities. 

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