The comprehensive list of ideas for use generated at or for MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE PARK, July 11, 2009

Links to power point presentations: Byron Harrison, Jim McKnight

exhibits/events
PCA children’s art- horses, fish etc.
snow sculpture
sculpture garden
pics of coke trays
pics of traditional Coshocton products
quilts up high
local student art in plexiglass boxes
photography, wood crafts, hand made jewelry
town artist exhibit space, local collections display- flags, pedal cars
tarp covered arcade
flea markets (night time) European style street festival, carnivals
petting zoo
relay races, mini Olympics
foam party-teen dance; glow party-black light paint; Oktoberfest; St. Patrick’s Day Fest
cook-offs

performance/people (webcams to broadcast, Coshocton TV)
• LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC! good acoustics and an atmosphere that encourages audience performer interaction (gardening etc should not restrict movement or interfere with interaction between performers and audience)
• small ensembles–scheduled or buskers–brass, Tubafours, Second Wind, acoustic, garage bands, acapella groups, drumming,
• area college bands
• teen bands (parents would come to hear) battle of the bands
• movies, independent movies
• skits, improv, plays, comedy acts, songwriter showcases, talent shows
• place to come and play music
• private events/group photos
• one-man shows (Hal Holbrook) similar to Mark Twain
• debates, political/social discourses

environmental/gardens
• Coshocton County Soil and Water Conservation – is interested in a rain garden
• community garden–raised beds–profits could benefit community in some way
• potted plants, hanging gardens, trailing vines, hiding places
• benches, bistro tables, shade, shelter – a place to sit – access to beverages & food
• work space for classes (tables)
• half buried tractor, concrete stalks of corn, half-buried oil derrick etc. for play & as a reminder of Coshocton.
• bonfires-fire pits
• solar cell lighting
• wifi
• quiet space with ambient music/sound lessening urban/traffic noise i.e. reading space


participatory/play/education
hands on learning/activities (on a self-serve basis?) art and garden related for children http://www.edibleschoolyard.org/garden
kid sized maze with quick growing butterfly bushes
Coshocton Public Library Early Bird Chi (Tues. & Thurs. 7:30am?) morning exercise
play space for children
ice skating
modified climbing wall
seasonal Maypole, Christmas tree and other structures to decorate
inflatable big toys
painting class for adults
picnics, meetings, lunch space,
recreation space: lawn bowling and other lawn games


considerations
landscape should compliment court square-permanent background for all other things

potential resources
materials: wood from old Prarie Chapel
bricks from old Flag Co.
Steel Ceilings building?
labor
(career center as resource for building beds)