Trailhead
419 N. New Hampshire St.
Covington, LA 70433.
World's Largest
Ronald
Reagan.
Covington Trailhead Park
15ft Total Height • Dedicated 2008
Monumental Scale
Holding the title of the world's tallest statue of the former president, this 9-foot-8-inch bronze figure stands atop a 6-foot pedestal. Sculpted by local artist Patrick Miller, it weighs approximately 1,300 pounds.
Pose: Depicted in a business suit, smiling, with a military salute.
A Friend's Tribute
Commissioned by philanthropist Patrick F. Taylor, a close friend of Reagan. Though Reagan never visited Covington, Taylor sought to memorialize him post-2004. The project, delayed by Hurricane Katrina and Taylor's own passing, was seen through by his foundation.
Resilience through Recovery
Visitor Protocol
Access Level
Free / 24 Hours. Wheelchair accessible public park setting.
Tammany Trace
Gateway to a 31-mile paved nature trail. Hosts concerts & markets.
Gateway: Northshore Nature
Where history meets the trail