Uptown Assoc.'s Park(ing) Day

The UpTown Association hosted Park(ing) Day on Adams Street Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Ordinary asphalt spaces for vehicles were transformed in to mini parks or green spaces. The initial goal of 12 installations expanded to 29 spaces for Toledoans to enjoy. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Kate Abu-Absi, director of the UT Arts Living and Learning Community, relaxes under a 'tree' on her park on ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Students from the Toledo School for the Arts use Park(ing) Day space to showcase their upcoming March show called Exhibit,... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Ryan Bunch pours himself hot green tea while visiting the space sponsored by Toledo Area Parent Magazine. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Kevin Jansen takes advantage of the green space to play croquet on Adams Street. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Manhattan's restaurant uses its space to host a dock and boat, despite a lack of water on Adams Street. Co-... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints What better place to relax on Park(ing) Day than a parked hammock? THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints The UpTown Association uses its space to tout the Madison Avenue garden plan. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints This incarnation of a Karner Blue Butterfly, a federally endangered butterfly living in Oak Openings in Lucas County, is a ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Photo Reprints A rainbow of recyclables forms arches over a Park(ing) Day participant. THE BLADE/LORI KING