We have been building our public art collection since the early 1980s. It includes two- and three-dimensional pieces located throughout the city on public property and features artwork created by local, national and international artists.
List of public art in Lenexa
This list only includes outdoor sculptures that are currently on display in the community. The City owns several other pieces that are located indoors at city buildings or are in storage.
Amusing Breeze, 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Whimsical, colorful depiction of an abstract bicycle atop a mosaic glass ball, created by Chris Duh. Displayed along 87th Street Parkway at the Greenway entrance to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
Body Politic, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Two stainless steel orbs celebrating a sense of community and the value of making personal connections in public spaces. Created by Joe O’Connell and located between the Rec Center and parking garage at the Lenexa civic campus.
Bull Ridge, just west of Fire Station 5 at 19151 Prairie Star Parkway
Three positives from Robert Morris’ steel piece, “Bull Wall” near the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. Lenexa acquired this art in 1999 and relocated it to its current home in 2015.
Frenzied Flight, 87th Street Parkway & Penrose Lane
Bronze abstract depiction of three birds in flight, fighting for the same fish. Created by Lenexa artist Robin Richerson, this piece is located in the cascading pools within Central Green Park.
Grampa, 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Bronze sculpture depicting a grandfather making old-fashioned ice cream. The piece represents three men from artist Robert M. Morlan’s family: his grandfather, father and himself. Displayed near the gazebo at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
Na Nex Se, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Bronze piece of Lenexa’s namesake was dedicated in 2004 in honor of Lenexa’s former mayor, Joan Bowman. The piece was created by Kwan Wu. Displayed at the Lenexa civic campus between City Hall and the Johnson County Library.
Swimmer, 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Copper sculpture abstract female form swimming in the pond at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Created by David Hickman.
Team Illusion, 95th Street, east of Lackman Road
Six red, white and blue painted sculptures in simplified bicycle forms suspended on poles to create the illusion of a team of bicyclists riding along the trail. Created by David B. Hickman.
The Hunt, 83rd Street Trail, west of Pflumm Road
Life-sized steel art created by Courtney Newcomer, depicts a horse and hunting dogs along the 83rd Street trail.
The Jogger, 13420 Oak Street
Steel sculpture of a runner, created by Arli Regier. Displayed outside the Lenexa Community Center.
The Serpent, 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Welded steel sculpture of a serpent, located on the small island at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Created by J. Derek Arnold.
Wash Day, 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Bronze sculpture with a warm bronze patina featuring a woman doing the wash. Art was created by Fred J. Darpino. Displayed near Legler Barn Museum in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
Windswept, 12500 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Bronze sculpture of a soaring eagle, created by Patti Stajcar. Displayed outside the public entrance to the Lenexa Police Department.
View and download list and locations of public art sculptures (PDF)
About "Body Politic"
Watch an interview with "Body Politic" artist Joe O'Connell from Creative Machines. He explains the meaning behind the figures cut out of two interactive stainless steel orbs that grace Lenexa's civic campus.
About "Splash"
Watch an interview with artist Shan Shan Sheng, who describes how the "Splash" sculpture was created to activate the entrance of the Lenexa Rec Center.
Contact Information
Susanne Neely, 913.477.7131, [email protected]