If you’re coming to Green Bay for the first home game of this season, you already know you’re stepping into a pretty iconic football community. But here’s the thing most visitors don’t realize: the neighborhoods around Lambeau are also full of art! And this art tells the story of the Packers in a way you won’t find inside a museum.
If you’re in town for the game and want something fun to check out before kickoff, the painted fences and public art that surround the stadium are a great place to start!
The Painted Fences of Shadow Lane
Shadow Lane sits right behind Lambeau Field, and it’s home to one of the most charming Packers traditions in the city: the painted fences. Over the years, these fences have become proper community landmarks… and living pieces of Packers history.
1177 Shadow Lane
This is the one everyone talks about. The Original Packers Fence. Not only is it the one that started everything, it’s also a yearly tradition. Every Labor Day, fans gather to give it a new coat of paint and a new saying for the upcoming season. This is a tradition that’s been going on for decades. For 2026, the fence reads: “Krafted with love, a golden opportunity, and smack on target.” It’s a tribute to the new generation of players that will be making their mark this season!
Talk to any local and you’ll find out this fence’s backstory is just as meaningful as the artwork. Fred Harrsch bought the home more than 20 years ago to be close to the team he loved. He kept the fence tradition alive until his passing in 2022. Today, his sister‑in‑law Dorothy and her son Peter continue the tradition, turning down multiple offers from buyers to keep the home in the family. That sounds pretty spot-on for the green and gold, doesn’t it?
1167 Shadow Lane
A few doors down from this one, you’ll find another fence that also gets a nice yearly refresh. Christopher Handler, aka The Original Packer Fence Painter, teams up with artist Liza Holden to paint a new message onto the fence. Handler is kind of a big deal around here because he spent years helping paint The Original Packers Fence (the one we mentioned above) before moving down the street. He says that keeping this tradition going means a lot to him. Go check it out while you’re here for the game!
1219 Shadow Lane
Buckle up, we’re headed… just a few more houses down. At 1219 Shadow Lane, you’ll find another fan favorite fence. Artist Spencer Young of Forever Young Designs has been painting this fence for 12 seasons, and they’re always great. And while his designs change every year, they’re sure to be bold, colorful, and full of personality. Last year, Spencer had to work overtime to paint the fence six months earlier than usual because of the NFL Draft. We recommend taking a drive down Lombardi Avenue to check this one out.
1267 Shadow Lane
Finally, we have the Gruber Community Fence, one of the coolest community art projects in the Green Bay area. The 2026 fence design was created by local artist Zane Statz, which started as a 70‑foot paint‑by‑numbers mural. Nearly 600 people came out to help paint it, and they finished it in just four hours! The community art project has become a tradition that brings fans together in the most hands‑on way possible. If you want to see what Packers pride looks like when an entire neighborhood gets involved, this is the fence to see!
Public Art Around Lambeau
The fences are just part of the public art you can find throughout the Stadium District. Here are some other public art destinations we recommend setting time aside to see:
Public Art at Titletown
Titletown is beloved for its playgrounds and restaurants, but it’s also home to a growing collection of public art installations. Right now, you can see Los Trompos by Esrawe + Cadena, an exhibit featuring a set of larger-than-life, three-dimensional spinning tops in a variety of colors and shapes. The art is interactive seating, but it’s also just really cool to snap a selfie in front of. It’ll be on display at Titletown through October 25, 2026.
Oneida Nation Walk of Legends
Want a deeper dive into Packers history? The Walk of Legends is a one‑mile walking tour featuring 24 engraved granite and steel statues. Each one highlights a Packers player, era, or moment in history, and they were all designed by Corrie Campbell and sponsored by the Oneida Nation. The walk starts at the intersection of Lombardi Avenue and South Oneida Street, then continues east with statues placed on streets named after Green Bay icons like Bart Starr, Reggie White, Tony Canadeo, Brett Favre, and Mike Holmgren.
Packers culture isn’t all just tailgating and cheeseheads. It’s also really cool community traditions like these. And you can be part of it, too!
