Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park
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Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
The home of Wall South, the first permanent replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial. Founded in 1992 the Park has since grown and prospered. It now includes a WWI Memorial, a WWII Memorial, a Korean War Memorial, and a running series of plaques to honor local warriors who have fallen in the Global War on Terror. There is also a Purple Heart Memorial and a monument to the submarine lifeguards who rescued so many Navy pilots in WWII (including President George Herbert Walker Bash). Most recently, it is home to the Marine Corps Aviation Bell Tower, which has become a popular venue for local veteran's events and ceremonies. Our Park continues to grow. A Revolutionary War Memorial has been approved and will shortly join our other memorials. It will fill a gap of omission at the Park, honoring those whose sacrifice gave Americans a Nation worth defending. The next gap to be filled will be a memorial to honor the current generation of Americans who are fighting the Global War on Terror. Our community is steeped in military tradition and enriched with a strong military presence. The full range of service, sacrifice, duty and honor that comes with military service is amply illustrated in the example of our own citizens. This park is dedicated to the memories of those who sacrificed their lives in the defense of this nation.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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HappierInNewEngland
477 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
Hats off to you, Pensacola. Volunteers and city officials orchestrated the creation of one of the most inclusive, thoughtful, and well-maintained veterans' memorials that I have seen. Though necessarily on a smaller scale, the park's monuments and statues rival some of the most significant memorials in America.
Every visitor to Pensacola should make the effort to visit this beautiful "attraction." The park is situated in a prime location within city limits and has open space where families can picnic, etc. When I visited, a father and son were flying a kite. I am certain that the service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice and their gold star families would be happy to know that such an activity is possible on this soil because freedoms have been preserved by courageous souls like the ones honored at Pensacola's Veterans' Memorial Park.
Written July 9, 2024
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CanoeU70
Fort Myers, FL456 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This park is exceptionally SPECIAL.

Not only is it well laid laid out but its LOCATION speaks mightily for the citizens of Pensacola to have elected a group of leaders wise enough to place such a high priority on allocating this land. It's very close to the water and very close to the bridge to Gulf Breeze. The parking is sufficient and the park itself is quite large.

Anyone with veteran family members and certainly any veterans themselves should eagerly seek to visit this park and see for yourself how meaningful the experience will be.

The design and layout are impressive. The memorials are touching. While it's sad to know some of the fallen names, it's comforting to see them remembered.
Written February 23, 2020
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Katie
Hartland, VT5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
I was looking forward to visiting this park. I was not let down. They did a wonderful job designing the park. It flows well, from one memorial to the next. It was a solemn visit. Highly recommend, we went through it all in about half an hour.
Written August 6, 2021
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M M
Pensacola, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Business
Moved to Pensacola last year and finally visited this fine memorial. Was disheartened to see children climbing on one of the Korean War memorial statues. Spoke to the mothers of these children. These parents did not understand why we would be upset that they allowed their darlings to use the statue as a jungle gym. These mothers told us that we know nothing about them and that they placed flags at the memorial park. IMHO, they were being disrespectful and there's nothing they could do to make it alright for their kids to play on the statue. This is a must see for anyone visiting Pensacola.
Written October 22, 2015
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Steve F
Gulf Shores, AL138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
this is a good place to bring your lunch and just relax and watch the water and just have peace and think about the sacrifices given for our freedom.
Written December 19, 2020
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67staciem
Woodlawn, IL38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
Happened upon this Memorial and I was quite taken by the emotion it stirs within. Very nicely designed and landscaped.
Written December 30, 2019
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PensacolaPeg
Pensacola, FL96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
This park has a water retention pond in the center with ducks and vegetation, along with a small island. Surrounding the pond is the Wall South, a smaller replica of the Wall in D.C. There is a WWII, Korean, and WWI memorial and even the Revolutionary War. There is a small memorial to the submarines that saved pilots in the Pacific in WWII. The park is well-taken care of by a Foundation. Always good to remember and honor those who died for our freedom.
Written April 13, 2019
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Steve V
Puyallup, WA78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Business
Our Vietnam Dustoff group toured the wall on a warm and clear Saturday morning in October. We found the 'Wall" to be an excellent replica of the wall in DC. It was not difficult to find the names of our lost crew members. The entire grounds gave a sense of being very hallow. All of the various military wars were represented by excellent monuments all very professionally done. While we were there, a group of volunteers were there cleaning up the grounds, weeding and performing general maintenance.
Written October 18, 2016
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Steve L
Pensacola, FL59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Family
As incredible place of peace and solitude. Each memorial, whether a replica or an original will stir your heart. Taking the time to recognize the sacrifice of others at each memorial may become emotionally overwhelming. You will not be alone. Comfort is found in tears, while the spirit of those lost provide a humble solitude.
Written September 7, 2016
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LarnRise
Gulf Breeze, FL126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Solo
I visited Veterans Memorial Park of Pensacola FL recently. Went with my son, a Wounded Warrior, even though we fought in different wars the respect, reverence and emotions bridged our age gaps. I've been fortunate to visit the Wall in DC with my son and my wife and it doesn't matter if we visit the original, a traveling wall or a re-creation like here in PCola the feelings and emotions are the same. The loss of entire generations is a tragic concept. The cost of freedom is expensive. The park here in PCola is well maintained has plenty of parking and easy to find. Memorials to all American fought battles are proudly displayed as well as special monuments to specific groups including. Seabee's, Coast Guard, Corpsmen, Airwing, Nurses et al. It's a proud location that should be visited by all, especially families with children so they better understand the sacrifices this glorious country is founded upon.

200 S 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32502
Written August 26, 2016
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