2024 Hellyer County Park Mural Project

People painting a mural on a wall outdoors, with one person using a brush and others observing. Art supplies are visible on the ground.
Building with landscape mural depicting a lake, bench, ducks, and trees; surrounded by real trees and outdoor setting.
Three people painting a mural on a building wall, depicting a tiger, ducks, and vegetation.

Project Name: Mural Painting for the Hellyer County Park Velodrome Restroom 

Project Location: Hellyer County Park (985 Hellyer Ave. San Jose, CA 95111)

Project Start Date: 1/03/2024

Project Completion Date: 8/4/2024

Project Description:  

The Project involves the installation of murals on the Velodrome restroom exterior walls in Hellyer County Park, located in San Jose, California. The murals, designed by artists Xiangfei (Simon) Bai and Dongzhu Li with input from the local community, aim to beautify the park, reduce graffiti, provide educational value by featuring local flora and fauna and unique biking trails, and increase community awareness and understanding of water conservation, trail maintenance, and local ecosystems.

Benefits:

  • The murals enhanced the aesthetic appeal of both the public bathroom and the park.

  • The murals have deterred graffiti.

  • The murals are likely to attract more visitors to the park and encourage healthy activities such as biking, hiking, family gatherings, and interest in nature.

  • Park visitors have gained knowledge about local flora and fauna through the murals.

  • Youth participants in the mural project learned about water conservation, trail maintenance, and local ecosystem protection, and they shared their experiences and reflections with their friends and family.