Fire Hydr-Art Experience

November 11, 2023

Check out these colorful creations! Palatine Park District, in cooperation with the Palatine Park Foundation and the Village of Palatine, offered a community art event of fire hydrant painting this summer. Fire hydrants near park district facilities and parks served as the canvas for this beautification project. Community artists created fun and colorful designs for all to enjoy!

Hydr-Art Creations:

Sea Wing at Maple Park

Phil’s Place at Palatine Hills Golf Course

Gumball Machine at Community Park by the ball field

Simply Nature at Cutting Hall

Sparky The Fire Dog at Ost Field

Pal-Llama-Tine at Parkside

Mario Bros. at Birchwood Recreation Center

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