Eaton Ranch
The 72-acre site,
located in the heart of Edwards, has been heralded as the community's "Central
Park". Surrounded on three sides by development and bordered by a beautiful
quarter-mile stretch of the Eagle River on the north, the property is owned by
Eagle County. Its purchase in 2005 as community open-space was the vision of
long-time area resident Harry Frampton and spearheaded by the Vail Valley
Foundation that raised $12 million for its acquisition.
The property is rich
with history of the Eagle River Valley...as home for Native Americans, next as a
stage stop, and finally as a working ranch. Now, because of tremendous community
interest and financial support, it will forever remain green-space for residents
-- human and wildlife alike -- to enjoy.
