Freedom Park

Art Walk

Freedom Park is home to an extraordinary collection of sculptures and artwork, each piece gifted or created by artists and community members who wanted to leave something lasting for Camano Island.

A Living Collection

Art Rooted in Community

The artwork at Freedom Park spans a wide range of styles, materials, and stories. Some pieces were created by professional artists, others by students and craftspeople. Some were donated in honor of loved ones. All of them belong to this community.

Walk the grounds and discover something new each visit — and if you have information about any of the artworks displayed in the park, we'd love to hear from you.

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20+ Works of Art

25+ Years of History

1 Community

Several pieces and descriptions are still being documented. New information is added as it becomes available.

Featured — On the Grounds

Camano Gateway Gallery

Camano Arts Association · Designed by Karla Matzke

The Camano Gateway Gallery is one of Freedom Park's most enduring landmarks — and one of the island's most important creative institutions. Built in 1999 by local artists, patrons, and contractors, the Gateway building was designed as a visitor center at what was then a blank canvas at Terry's Corner. Local welding company Wesweld fabricated the exterior awning and the wall for the stained glass window designed and installed by Jack Archibald. The Gateway sculpture at the corner, designed by Karla Matzke and manufactured by Wesweld, was installed at the same time to mark the entrance to the island.

After renovations in 2022, the Camano Arts Association took the lease to the building in January of 2023 — returning to the space they had helped imagine and build 25 years earlier. Today the gallery is filled with fine art and crafts by CAA member artists, open to residents and visitors alike. Open Fridays 12–4pm, Saturdays 10–4pm, and Sundays 12–4pm.

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The Collection

Sculptures & Artwork

Rusty Knight

By Ben Rainwater

A knight seated on horseback, lance in hand — crafted in weathered steel. One of the park's most immediately recognizable works, visible from across the grounds.

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Bumblebee

By Ben Rainwater

A whimsical bumblebee rendered from repurposed industrial materials — barrels, coils, and found metal — brought to life with color and imagination.

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Bullseye

By Ben Rainwater

A sweeping steel ring oriented so its tip points toward Mt. Rainier. On a clear day, sitting on the Bench with a View and looking through Bullseye reveals the mountain perfectly framed.

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Man of La Mancha

By George Bowls

A tall, elongated figure in polished stainless steel — an abstract interpretation of the legendary Don Quixote, standing at the gateway to Camano Island.

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Family with Dog

By George Bowls

Two abstract figures in stainless steel, joined together with a dog at their side — a celebration of family, connection, and everyday life on Camano Island.

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Lisa the Elephant

By Danny Koffman

An antique bronze elephant mid-stride with trunk raised — perched on Sandy Hill as though surveying the park below. A tribute to Lisa the Elephant who "painted for peace" with Danny Koffman in Monterey, California, in 2004.

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Flag of Peace on Sandy Hill

By Danny Koffman

Designed in 1989, the Flag of Peace and Freedom has flown in 32 countries and now flies atop Sandy Hill at Freedom Park, dedicated to Koffman's late wife. Part of his unified Sandy Hill installation with Lisa the Elephant and the IMAGINE Circle.

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Elly

By James R. Shields III

A bronze elephant crafted from spare parts — including a working air compressor tank from the 1940s. One of the park's most beloved sculptures and a favorite of young visitors.

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Bench with a View

By Lance Carleton

A curved steel bench positioned to frame the Bullseye sculpture in the distance. On a clear day, looking through the Bullseye reveals Mt. Rainier. Created in honor of Lori Z. and her husband Mike.

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Fish Boy

By Paula Rey

A charming figure — part child, part fish — resting near the park entrance with a friendly expression that has made it a favorite among young visitors.

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Greyson the Whale

By Summit Expeditionary Academy · Metal frame by Rick Wesley

Built by sixth-grade students from Summit Expeditionary Academy from marine debris collected on Camano Island beaches. Named after teacher Greyson Spencer, with a metal frame crafted by Rick Wesley.

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Pearl Harbor Survivor Memorial

Designed to evoke the prow of a naval vessel, this memorial honors Pearl Harbor survivors and all those who fought for freedom. When struck, the steel resonates with the same sound as the inside of a ship's hull.

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Bell from USS Cape Mears

The original ship's bell from the USS Cape Mears — a WWII transport ship — preserved and displayed as a tangible connection to the wartime history that inspired this park's founding.

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Rain People

By John Ebner

A group of abstract grey figures standing together — spare, elegant forms that evoke the quiet presence of the Pacific Northwest community that built this park.

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The Portal

A tall, polished patterned stainless steel form that serves as a threshold — that invites visitors to pause and reflect as they move through the park. The Portal frames space and light differently depending on where you stand, creating a different experience with each approach.

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Welcome to Camano Island Sign

By Danny Koffman

Designed by Danny Koffman in 2016 with the participation of 30 Camano artists, the mural forms a giant map of Camano Island — and continues to project the "Camano Vibe" at the park entrance.

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Totem Pole

Gifted by Georgene Lee

A totem pole gifted to Freedom Park by Georgene Lee in honor of her daughter — a lasting tribute standing among the park's other community gifts. Artist information is being researched.

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ORCA

By John Aveno

A striking orca rendered in stone mosaic on a low wall — black and white stones arranged to capture the power and grace of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic marine mammal.

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The Egg

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A large concrete oval rising from the grass on a simple pedestal — open at the center, framing the sky and landscape beyond. A quietly monumental presence on the park grounds.

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The Diver

By Debbi Rhodes

Sweeping rust-patinated metal forms rise from a shared base near the playground — curved blades of weathered steel that suggest movement, depth, and the natural world in flux.

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Freedom Park Sign

By Donny Hopkins

The hand-painted "Freedom Park" sign — an artistic landmark in its own right, created by Donny Hopkins and welcoming visitors to the park.

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IMAGINE

By Danny Koffman

A six-foot diameter circular mosaic set into the ground — a tribute to peace, imagination, and John Lennon. Part of Danny Koffman's larger installation on Sandy Hill.

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The Labyrinth

By T'Na Shaw & Marla Williams

A walking labyrinth set into the landscape, with a center stone that reads: "Stop. Breathe. Step Into The Being Zone." An invitation to slow down and be present in the park.

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The Family Gathering

By Pamela Hom

A figurative sculpture capturing the warmth and closeness of family — one of the park's community-donated works celebrating the bonds that bring people together.

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Several pieces in the park have incomplete artist information or are missing photographs. If you have details, photos, or a personal connection to any of the artwork at Freedom Park, we'd love to hear from you.