Austin's tiniest park unveils mini traffic troll aimed at stopping speeders
In Austin's eclectic BEPI Park, the 'Traffic Troll' adds quirky charm. Gary Schumann created it from salvaged scraps.
wcti12.comHere’s what I found about Pease Park Trolls:
- The latest coverage centers on a giant troll sculpture in Austin’s Pease Park, created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Reports from early 2024 described the plan to install an 18-foot-tall, 15-foot-wide troll built from recycled materials, with assembly taking place in the park and careful site selection to protect tree roots.[1][4]
- The installation was publicly unveiled in March 2024, and the artwork was given the name Malin (Malin’s Fountain), standing about 18 feet tall and 15 feet wide, with materials sourced from local recycled-wood projects; the piece is designed to engage visitors by offering a water-filled bowl in Malin’s hands for wildlife hydration.[2]
- The Pease Park Conservancy has actively curated media coverage and updates around the troll, compiling outlets that covered the installation, its design, and the community reception.[3]
- Related visuals and clips from local outlets show the construction progress and the official unveiling, including process-focused videos and interviews with the artist and park organizers.[6][9][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local or national updates, or summarize community reactions and visitor tips for engaging with the troll at Pease Park. I can also create a quick timeline or a small map-style guide to where the troll sits in the park if that would help.
Would you like me to fetch the latest updates from specific outlets or compile a concise timeline?
Citations:
- Latest build and installation details for the Pease Park Troll (18-foot-tall, 15-foot-wide, recycled materials).[4][1]
- Official unveiling and naming of the troll as Malin (Malin’s Fountain).[2]
- Media coverage compilation by Pease Park Conservancy.[3]
- Construction progress and artist interviews via local outlets.[9][10][6]