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Bayou Oaks neighborhood and artist Ed Walsh get OK for North Water Tower Park mural
Summary
The Public Art Committee unanimously approved a small-scale mural project, 'Harmony in Motion' by local artist Ed Walsh, for the east-facing restroom wall at North Water Tower Park; the committee approved a $3,000 funding allocation and the project moves to final outreach and installation planning.
The Public Art Committee unanimously approved funding and a concept for a neighborhood-driven mural at North Water Tower Park in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood. The mural, titled “Harmony in Motion,” is proposed by Bayou Oaks resident and local artist Ed Walsh and depicts a disc-golf player mid-throw with additional park wildlife elements.
Neighborhood representatives and park users said the area—known regionally for disc golf—has no public art and that a mural on the east-facing restroom wall would complement planned park improvements. Staff reported broadly positive community feedback from a neighborhood meeting and an outreach session tied to the park improvements; neighbors present said the mural would help build pride and identity in the neighborhood.
The committee authorized a $3,000 project budget from the public art program for the installation and directed staff to proceed with final community outreach and coordination with Parks & Recreation on timing and site preparation. The motion passed unanimously.
