The renovations to South Side Park will be completed in phases. These phases will focus on improvements to accessibility, parking, signage, and storm water management, as well as a number of new recreational amenities. In addition to the overall enhancements to the park, the Department of City Planning and the Department of Public Works are collaborating to install new public art during phase one of the South Side Park renovations.

During the public engagement and design development phase, the selected artist, Carin Mincemoyer, met with community groups in neighborhoods bordering the park, collected input from residents, explored the park in its current state, and researched the historical, current, and projected future use of the park. Conceptual designs were presented to the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, Friends of South Side Park, and other community organizations.

Carin's concept for this artwork draws on ideas of water existing in three spaces around the park: in the sky (clouds), on the ground surface (streams), and underground (sewers). An initial concept for her artwork can be seen below. In June 2022 the project received Conceptual Approval from the Art Commission. View the presentation here.

A final design will be presented to the Public Art & Civic Design Commission for approval at a future hearing.