Frog Sculpture Installed at Moore Lake Park in Fridley!
The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), the City of Fridley, and the Fridley Public Art Commission are excited to share that the highly anticipated frog sculpture at Moore Lake Park has been installed!
The piece arrived in early August and is currently surrounded by a protective barrier while the full installation of a nature playground and native plant landscaping is completed.
This vibrant, six-foot-tall public artwork, created by local artist Jessica Turtle, is more than a sculpture; it’s a labor of love. Jessica hand-painted and designed each colorful tile, shaped the concrete mold by hand, and dedicated countless hours to creating this one-of-a-kind piece for the Fridley community.
It’s tough enough to withstand climbing and sitting, the frog is meant to be interacted with, take photos, share its inspiration, and let it spark conversations about caring for our water (like Moore Lake) and the environment we live in.
At the same time, we ask all of you to treat the frog with respect and care. It now belongs to the park, to this community, and to everyone who helped make it possible. Everyone that lives in RCWD and in the City of Fridley helped pay for and inspire this art piece.
The frog represents Minnesota’s state amphibian, the Northern leopard frog, and symbolizes our connection between clean water, wildlife, and healthy communities. With its bold shapes and retro-inspired colors that echo the nearby playground, the sculpture brings fun, beauty, and meaning to Moore Lake Park.
This project marks RCWD’s first large-scale public art collaboration. Thanks to the City of Fridley’s Public Art Commission for partnering with us!
