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Lyman S. Parks
About this location
Artist
Antonio Tobias Mendez
Date
2013
Project / Series
Grand Rapids Community Legends
Artist Website
In The News
This 7.5-foot bronze sculpture honors Rev. Lyman Parks, Grand Rapids’ first African-American mayor (1971–1976). Part of the Community Legends Project, it celebrates his leadership and efforts to promote inclusion. The statue stands at Calder Plaza near City Hall.
