Hartwell Park, Ridgway, CO — Attraction in Ridgway

Sweet park. A very 80s vibe.

It's probably because a real merry-go-round exists here.

The only place one can see these in their natural habitat is in small towns.

These rare and dangerous playground features rarely escape persecution by insurance company.

The paperwork dude for the town failed to check the merry-go-round box on the insurance company's intake form.

And no insurance company employee ever actually followed up and went out of their way to the small town to look at the park equipment.

And so it exists,

for now.

It exists until someone breaks a bone, or bruises a spleen, or something like that.

I recommend you bring a blanket and a picnic.

And a boom-box with some...

This is a great little park for a picnic, to walk, or bring your kids to play on the playground equipment. They have a number of xylophone-type musical instruments that manage to sound quite musical even when played by those that haven't had much music-making experience.

In the summer, there are incredible free concerts every Thursday evening in July. The whole town seems to show up, along with everyone else within driving range. The farmer's market is also held in the park every Friday all...

Great little park in the center of town where kids and families spend time wandering and playing on the nearby playground. Felt very safe and love the animal statues scattered throughout. If you're looking for a family friendly place to stretch your legs, it's within walking distance to all the great restaurants, the library, a stroll along the river path, and if you live here, your home. Great...