Route 66 Eagle's Nest sculpture begins to take shape at Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — A milestone moment Monday afternoon for what will hopefully be a very popular spot in Edmond, as key elements arrived at the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park for the Route 66 Eagle's Nest.

Park leaders and the community came together on Monday to celebrate the arrival and installation of the center column that will anchor the landmark.

“Today marks an exciting milestone as we see this focal point of the park take shape with the support of our community leaders, partners, friends and supporters,” said Melissa Pepper, executive director of The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park. “With the Route 66 Eagle’s Nest in place, the vision of The Uncommon Ground is coming to life—thanks to the support of our community, donors, grantors, the City of Edmond, and the State of Oklahoma. This structure is the park’s pièce de résistance and offers a one-of-a-kind experience, inviting everyone to engage with the art.”

The 64-foot landmark sculpture, designed by award-winning architect Rand Elliot, also known for the 66-foot pop bottle at Pops 66 in Arcadia, will sit atop one of Edmond's highest points and be made from steel pipe and weather-resistant corten plate. It will also offer a 360-degree view of both the park and surrounding areas.

“The Eagle’s Nest is inspired by natural habitats that still thrive around Arcadia Lake,” said Rand Elliott, architect of the Eagle’s Nest. “By using rusted steel pipe and corten plate, we’re honoring Oklahoma’s industrial heritage while creating something entirely new. Our hope is that visitors will feel both the strength of the structure and the wonder of standing above the landscape, connecting with Oklahoma’s history and natural beauty from an eagle’s eye view.”

Eagle's Nest will also have a secure spiral staircase with a platform for visitors to enjoy a wide view of Edmond, Route 66 and Arcadia Lake, and will feature signage that displays the rich history of Route 66.

More pieces are expected to arrive in the next several weeks, with completion expected by late October.

The 62-acre park is expected to have more than 60 sculptures when it opens in late 2026.

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