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Commission approves 'Fork in the Trail' sculpture for Wilbar Creek Park
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a 9-foot stainless-steel sculpture titled "Fork in the Trail" by Jud Graham for installation at Wilbar Creek Park with a project budget of about $45,000, including concrete work and engineered attachments.
The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved a public-art installation, "Fork in the Trail," by artist Jud Graham for Wilbar Creek Park.
Staff introduced the proposal and said the sculpture would sit at an intersection along the park’s loop trail, next to the practice fields. Artist Jud Graham described the piece as a 9-foot-tall stainless-steel tube-frame sculpture with a brushed finish and textured half‑inch stainless bar attached to the form. Staff presented a total project budget of about $45,000, which includes engineered foundations and concrete work for installation.
The commission and the artist discussed siting and durability. Graham said the texture and brushed finish were selected to invite interaction: "The pattern on this material... is pretty much a metaphor for making a trail," he said, showing material samples to commissioners. Staff noted existing lighting near the trail would allow the piece to be visible at night.
A commissioner moved to approve the installation; another seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with the commission indicating four votes in favor.
Next steps include final engineered specifications and scheduling the installation. Staff said they would retain the stainless samples on hand for materials testing and follow up with the artist about fabrication and placement logistics.
