Tucson, Arizona: Garden of Gethsemane
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Felix Lucero Park
- Address:
- 602 W. Congress St., Tucson, AZ
- Directions:
- I-10 exit 258. West on Congress St. one block. On the western bank of the Santa Cruz riverbed, at the corner of Congress St. and Bonita Ave in a gated park.
- Phone:
- 520-791-4873
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Artist Felix Lucero sculpted it to thank God for sparing him in World War I. He lived under a nearby bridge.
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I was there today. Open and beautiful.
[Edd, 05/14/2015]
It is right off of I-10. You can't walk around and see the statues up close. It is in a small fenced area. There was a homeless man sleeping at the gate. It is only open for special occasions that you can reserve it for. Good if you are looking to stretch you legs out.
[Danielle, 03/03/2013]Too bad about the restricted access. It used to be open to the public all the time...
I was out to the Garden and most of it looks pretty good. The life size crucifix is gone (for repairs one hopes) but the rest look alright. I must say I could not stop giggling while I was around the statues. I don't know if it was "holy joy" or just the goofiness of the whole thing. Not far from the muffler man either.
[Charles Bennett, 02/05/2008]Others have noticed the crucifix missing in recent weeks.
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Pea-brained vandals attacked the Gethsemane statues in March, forcing the park to close. The city rallied around its folk art, repaired the statues, and reopened the park.