Walk on Words SIDEWALK Poetry Contest

In 2013, the City’s Public Art Committee launched Walk on Words, a contest designed to engage the community in the art of poetry. Winning entries are stamped in concrete and displayed at City facilities and parks.

Walk On Words Sidewalk Poetry Contest Winners

View pictures of the past winners poetry.

• 2013 - “What Beauty Holds Us Captive Here” by Mary Denning; Poncitlán Square
• 2014 - “One Day” by Steven Brito; Palmdale Playhouse
• 2015 - “Summer Fun” by Ed Robinson; DryTown Water Park
• 2015 - “Everyone Has A Story To Tell” by Joan Enguita Willingham; Legacy Commons for Active Seniors
• 2016 - “Guardians Brave Let Palmdale Play” by Louis Denning; Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
• 2016 - “Generations of Pioneers” by Mary Denning; Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
• 2016 - “Life is Better at the Park” by Mitchell Seyfer; Marie Kerr Park
• 2017 - “Untitled” by Tyler Farrell; Domenic Massari Park
• 2017 - “Palmdale My Palmenthal” by Dana Schroer; Palmdale City Library
• 2019 - “My Neighborhood” by Michael R. Adams; Courson Park