Chase Park

The most controversial Pocket Park around. This is the inset space between Chase Bank and the vacant Open Book building on High St. It’s got very nice brick pavements and a lit three column brick structure topped off with a designed stained glass panel. The ‘sculpture’ is meant to resemble a water fall, hence the chain curtains hanging down between the columns. The curtains are ‘versatile’ and can be pulled to the side if whoever controls the park feels so inclined.
I’ve heard so much complaining about this space; it’s absurd. I don’t really mind it. I know it cost a TON of money that could have been spent in better ways. But, visually, I don’t think the pillars and stained glass are as monstrous as people purport. Though I do hate the chain curtains, and I think the stained glass could definitely have been more creatively designed. I’m sorry, but the green and yellow leaves and vines don’t do a lot for me.
At least they were trying to improve the district. It was theoretically nice.
Anyway, this is a nice backdrop for musicians. That’s really about all it’s good for.