Willie the Whale in Kokomo, Indiana

Willie the Whale in Kokomo, Indiana

From the Walk of Excellence path, visitors can peer directly into the eye of Willie the Whale—no marine biology degree required. Though not towering like a skyscraper, Willie still stands an impressive 16 feet tall. Kokomo, Indiana, is home to several distinctive pieces of public art, and Willie has earned his place among them. Created in 1964, Willie has been “beached” in Foster Park alongside Wildcat Creek since 2019. His name may have been in…