Something big has arrived!

We’ve always known Wauwatosa has huge things happening, but our new troll takes it to the next level! Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist who uses recycled materials to make masterpieces, created another spectacular and one-of-a-kind troll, featured in Firefly Grove Park. These trolls are located throughout the world, each one with a special personality. There are only 156 trolls scattered across the world, with 40 located in the United States. We are proud to share that our troll is the first in Wisconsin! Nestled in Wauwatosa's newest park, the troll is just one of the many whimsical and artistic features in Firefly Grove Park that you need to see to believe!

Visit Our Troll in Firefly Grove Park

On your way into the heart of Firefly Grove Park, a sweet troll is waiting to meet you. Giant repurposed lamp posts light the way, although a few have gone missing...Mama Rosa will happily give you a whiff of her flowers, although they might not smell as good as you thought they would!

Something funny with these flowers

Some have special needs and powers

There’s no roots beneath these flowers

Rain don’t ruin upon these flowers

Something funny with these flowers

Comes from nothing in an hour

There’s not honeybees, these flowers

Have no honey in these flowers

Something funny with these flowers

Stands all summer, won’t go sour

When the sun’s asleep, these flowers glow

I wonder how these flowers grow

- Thomas Dambo

Act like a troll

When you visit our troll, come and act like one! Trolls like to...

Be mindful of wildlife and plants by staying on designated paths!
Give hugs! Trolls are friendly creatures that enjoy being hugged, but that’s all. Please be respectful of our troll and refrain from sitting, climbing or standing on any part of our troll.
Keep their own belongings! When leaving the park, please make sure to take all of your items with you as you leave the park, including any personal belongings. This also means leaving any pre-existing items such as moss, twigs, mushrooms, and leaves as they are a vital part of our ecosystem, providing habitats and food for nearby animals and insects.

Who is Thomas Dambo?

For the last 10 years, Thomas Dambo has been traveling around the world and building larger-than-life troll statues out of recycled materials to promote sustainability. He has artwork in over 20 countries across 5 continents. Hidden throughout the world in nature, these trolls are meant to help people realize how everyday bits, scraps and leftovers can be transformed into meaningful art pieces.

Dambo Artist Profile Pic