Uppsala municipality will officially open Lyrikparken, a new city park next to the old water tower in Ulleråker, on Saturday 29 August. The opening also presents Elegy, a public artwork by the artist Dodda Maggý that combines physical design, sound and augmented reality (AR). The event marks the completion of a park built in two stages and adds a piece of public art to the district’s green space.
What the park offers
Lyrikparken was developed in two stages. The first part, with a playground and picnic areas, opened in 2024. The whole park is now finished and offers terraced slopes, footpaths up the hill, seating and viewpoints over the area.
How the artwork works
Elegy is already in place in the park. Through sound and AR, accessed via the municipal app Uppsala konst och kulturarv (Uppsala art and cultural heritage), the work interacts with the park’s nature, play and movement. According to the municipality, it gives visitors a chance to discover the place in new ways and offers a poetic experience of the site.
The inauguration
| Date | Saturday 29 August |
| Time | 12–13 |
| Place | Lyrikparken Ulleråker, by the water tower |
Linda Eskilsson (MP), chair of the culture committee, and the artist Dodda Maggý will take part in the opening. Tord Larsson, project manager at the city planning administration, and Anna Ehn, head of public art, will also be present, together with other municipal staff. Media were asked to confirm attendance by 27 August with Maria Schelin, the municipality’s press officer.
Background
The municipality lists the project under public art, sustainable urban development, and green spaces and nature. Uppsala describes itself as Sweden’s fourth-largest municipality, with more than 249,000 inhabitants, and says it is developing the city sustainably so that current and future residents can thrive.