| Height: (statue & base) |
34 feet |
| Head: | 6 ½ feet tall |
| Shoulders: | 12 feet across |
| Weight: | 12 ½ tons |
| Dolphins (2): | 17 and 15 feet |
| Loggerhead Turtle: | 11 feet (diameter) |
| Octopus: | 8 feet |
| 80 tons of clay |
| 25 tons of plaster |
| 1 ton of glue |
| 7500 grinding and sanding discs |
Proudly welcoming local residents and visitors alike, a 34-foot, cast bronze Neptune statue stands at the gateway to Neptune Park and the threshold of the sea. Constructed entirely through the generosity of private contributions gathered by the Neptune Festival, this statue is dedicated to the city of Virginia Beach and its citizens. Surrounded by the creatures of his realm, mighty trident in hand, Neptune’s gaze rests affectionately on the shore. His heroic visage honors the maritime legacy of Virginia Beach while also standing as a vivid reminder of the community’s duty to respect and protect our natural blessings.
The statue was dedicated to the City of Virginia Beach on September 30, 2005
during the Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend; it now graces the boardwalk
at 31st street, overlooking Neptune’s Park.
