I was playing around with the idea of the ball court. I thought about kids putting down their stuff and just playing a game. The playful statue offers stark contrast to Kasch Park's previous use as a missile test site for the Air Force until the early 1970s when the hardware was removed and it became Peace Park. In 1985, the park was rededicated to honor the late Bill Kasch, a local who helped to start Everett's Little League in the 1940s and '50s. Ardell Brandenburg is the cultural arts coordinator who oversaw the sculpture's dedication in 1994.
People interact with it, and it's a popular photo opportunity.
It is intentionally placed close to a jungle gym, itself a play set intended for use. Kasch Park is located at 8811 Airport Road in Everett. Fabulous big city stuff.