The park was designed by renowned landscape architect Thomas Balsley.
Many of the sculptures were transported from international biennales and exhibitions specifically for permanent installation here.
The site was formerly known as the Southside Landfill before its conversion into a dedicated art park.
The park serves as an ecological restoration project, incorporating native Tennessee grasses and plants to manage runoff.
Several sculptures in the collection weigh several tons and required specialized engineering to install on the reclaimed soil.
The park hosts an annual 'Sculpture Fields at Montague Park' festival focusing on regional and international artists.
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park is the largest sculpture park in the Southeast United States, spanning 33 acres of repurposed industrial land. The park features over 50 large-scale, monumental contemporary sculptures by international artists from across the globe. It is located on the site of a former municipal landfill, which has been remediated into a green space designed for public art exhibition. The landscape utilizes rolling hills and open meadows to provide unobstructed sightlines for the massive steel and stone installations. The project operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community engagement with contemporary art. The park serves as both a cultural venue and a public recreational space for pedestrians and cyclists.
The elevated hill areas that provide panoramic views of the sculptures framed against the backdrop of Lookout Mountain.
Bring water and sun protection, as the park features minimal shade across its vast, open meadows.
Wear comfortable, durable walking shoes suitable for traversing uneven grassy terrain.
Download the park map or use the QR codes found near sculptures to access artist biographies and context.
Attempting to walk the entire perimeter during the peak heat of mid-summer afternoons without adequate hydration.
Do not climb on the sculptures unless signage explicitly indicates they are interactive; keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.
