Giant versions of everyday objects are undeniably magical. It’s as if they’ve been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook. That’s certainly the feeling you’ll get when you visit PlayGarden Park. One of Mississippi’s best kept – and most magical – secrets, it’s filled with whimsical sculptures of giant pennies, along with carvings of tiny houses donning skirts.
The small town of Fulton isn’t exactly brimming with things to do and sites to see.
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Don’t assume it has nothing to offer, though. It’s actually where you’ll find one of the state’s most magical gems – PlayGarden Park.
fulton.itawambams.com Like something straight out of a storybook, the park is home to sculptures of personified pennies and houses.
The biggest sculpture, which depicts a penny and a house together in harmony, is about 12 feet tall.
Amy Bryan/Google The adorable sculpture serves as the centerpiece of the park’s fountain. Another giant penny sits at the park’s entrance, welcoming visitors with open arms.
A majority of the sculptures are on the smaller side – about a foot or less.
Amy Bryan/Google They’re scattered about the park and can be found doing everything from peeping out of the bushes to scampering across the sidewalk.
The whimsical sculptures are the work of Tom Otterness.
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Revered as “one of America’s most prolific public artists,” Otterness’ works adorn public spaces around the world.
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Many of Otterness’ creations bear similarities. For instance, they all feature playful characters made from bronze.
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The sculptures at PlayGarden Park are especially similar to those found in The Marriage of Real Estate and Money, an Otterness creation on New York’s Roosevelt Island.
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Aside from a ton of whimsy, the park boasts all the perks of a standard park, including a playground, gazebo, and picnic tables. For more info on this magical gem tucked away in the hills of north Mississippi, check out the City of Fulton website.
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Like something straight out of a storybook, the park is home to sculptures of personified pennies and houses.
Amy Bryan/Google
The adorable sculpture serves as the centerpiece of the park’s fountain. Another giant penny sits at the park’s entrance, welcoming visitors with open arms.
They’re scattered about the park and can be found doing everything from peeping out of the bushes to scampering across the sidewalk.
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