This wonderful sanctuary gets better every year. Now there are two eagles! Picnic place by river. Lots of hiking/biking trails. A place not to miss.
Really good for bird watching which is what I was there to do. A very nice and beautiful are to walk around.
Only a mile and a half north of Ridgway this park and eagle statue is a must for anyone close to Ridgway. The statue and poem will take your breath away. Visit on a sunny blue sky day and you may Not want to leave. Statue is very short walk from parking area.
Wonderful walk with sculptures along a river. Beautiful scenery with easy access from the parking lot.
The most incredible experience I've had- maybe ever!!!! With the Russian sage recently surrounding the insane eagle monument was beauty at its best! The first time i entered the park was 5 yrs ago and i shook from head to toe - feeling the peace an serenity like never before- and the then the eagle poem on the huge rock written by Dennis- i dropped to my knees and started weeping- upon seeing this enormous eagle sculpture that spanned what seemed to be infinite space i noticed it was to speck and my pictures inspired many as they thought i had taken a picture of a real eagle with the San Juan mountains behind it- the river's musical patterns and the wildlife- this is a MUST SEE - whenever you are traveling thru the area- find out more and check this out- it is truly a gift worth seeing and receiving from- thanks to the Weaver family for all their hard work in making it truly a gem of the western slope and beyond!!!! :)
The #1 rating review below is amazingly inaccurate. I live in Ridgway and know the Weavers. You couldn't ask for better neighbors. They've supported the town with their time and money in too many ways to count. The land they own has suffered from the recession but is now thriving again and is incredibly beautiful. The views are heart-stopping, and they are on 3-acre (not 30-acre) lots. Gerry Weaver's house has no snakes or any other objectionable creatures! It was a daring earth ship and is mentioned in many historical accounts of such homes. Gerry is selling it because she's too aged and infirm to remain there.I can't imagine why anyone would write such vicious nonsense about these good people and their public contributions.Stop by the park when you're in the area and enjoy the eagle, the mountain scenery, and the authentic western community of Ridgway.
The memorial park has become one of our favorite places to visit. The stacks of stone 'prayers' is very moving and I always add one or two for loved ones. Wonderfully quiet, filled with birds, the sound of the river, and wildlife like mink along the river. The wildflowers and sage smell wonderful, too. It's a very special place.
As the winter is winding its way down the eagle is always visible with the mts a spectacular backdrop- This time of year keeps the gorgeous San Juan Mt Range topped with snow. The park is always kept in priistine condition clean and extremely pleasant to have an outdoor winter picnic or just to be peaceful by the river that winds its way around and to the east side of the park. The local wildlife is abundant and the peace this park has intended to project out to its visitors is always at the forefront of your experience here I highly recommend a visit here and have your views be jaw dropped open in awe of a place such as this
You must stop in here and see this just north of Ridgway!! What a great tribute, the sculpture and area is just fantastic, when you are here you are not far from the hwy, but you feet you are 100 miles from anywhere, nice parking and just a very short walk to the memorial.. simply great!!
This is the best place to visit in Ridgway. Very serene. One can enjoy the sounds of the river and the sound in the trees.....Beautiful place to just take time out of your day and meditate. The Eagle is dedicated to a great humanitarian, actor and environmentalist. This is a must see.