A Lot of Fun and A Lot of Wildlife...Baldridge Park, Montrose, Colorado. Baldridge Park in Montrose, Colorado is also known as River Bottom Park to the locals. The park centers around the Uncompahgre River and this feature attracts all kinds of wildlife. You don't have to travel out of town to get a taste of nature and to have fun...just visit the park.
Along with neighboring Cerise Park, Baldridge Park covers over 100 acres. There's plenty to do at the park, and everyone in the family will find something different to enjoy. Nature activities include fishing, hiking wooded trails and bird watching. There are basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, soccer fields, horse shoe pits and a skate park. There's also a disc golf course. (Frisbee Golf)
Montrose has a wonderful paved bike/walking trail system, and some of the trails go right through the park. Be sure to take some time and enjoy the scenery. There's a family of foxes that live in the area, and you just might get a close look at one of them. Other wildlife visitors include deer, coyotes and chipmunks. There are all kinds of birds and the park has a duck pond with several species of ducks and geese that stay year round.
No visit to Baldridge Park is complete without going to the top of The Hogback. The picture to the left shows The Hogback. There's a paved path that goes all the way to the top, and from there you have a bird's eye view of Montrose and the surrounding area. You can see all the way to Grand Mesa to the north, and to the San Juan Mountains to the south. Several holes of the disc golf course also play up and down the hill.
Baldridge Park, Montrose, Colorado is a nature getaway in the middle of town. Take your lunch break here, or pack a picnic lunch for the whole family and head out to see what new adventure the park will offer you.
I've lived on Colorado's Western Slope for over 22 years. I love this area and all it has to offer. I'm a real estate broker, and I also love to share my expertise in this area as well. If you need any real estate information for Montrose County, or Delta County, Colorado...please give me a call.
Debbie Laity
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