Elly

Elly is a bronze elephant sculpture crafted by artist James R. Shields III from spare parts — including a working air compressor tank from the 1940s. Resourceful in both material and spirit, Elly stands as a testament to what skilled hands and creative vision can produce from the ordinary and the overlooked. A favorite of young visitors and photographers alike, Elly has become one of the most recognizable and beloved sculptures on the park grounds.