Eagle Point Park

Eagle Point Park is a riverside park situated on elevated ground overlooking the Mississippi River with views into Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The 164-acre property features meadows, trees, and built structures that spread across the elevated terrain.

The park concept originated in 1907 when Charles M. Robinson proposed the idea, leading to the acquisition of 100 acres by a citizen committee. The site was later expanded in the 1930s with building projects that reflected contemporary design thinking.

The structures throughout the space display Frank Lloyd Wright influenced design, with native materials integrated into buildings that Alfred Caldwell created during the 1930s. Visitors walking through the grounds can observe how this approach to building shaped the visual character of the location.

The grounds are accessible during the warmer months from May through October and feature walking paths for pedestrians as well as parking areas for vehicles. The entrances are easy to locate, and the terrain accommodates visitors of different walking speeds and abilities.

The Shiras Memorial Pavilion connects the grounds to a 1950s riverwalk that provides observation points for watching the nearby lock and dam operations. From these vantage points, visitors can observe how the river system functions and see vessels moving through the waterway.