One of Jacksonville’s Best-Loved Treasures
Located along the banks of the majestic St. Johns River (incidentally, at one of its widest points, as it starts to turn east from its southern source towards its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean), this six-acre park draws visitors from across the Northeast Florida community.
The Florida Fallen
The “Florida Fallen” refers to the more than 1,700 men and women from Florida who died serving in World War I and who are memorialized in this park dedicated on Christmas Day 1924. When the park opened, the list contained just 1,220 names but, thanks to the unstinting efforts of Dr. R.B. Rosenburg, professor emeritus from Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia, the list was expanded in 2018.
Spend Your Day in the Park.
The perfect place for a picnic, since 1924.
In just a few short years, Memorial Park will celebrate its 100th birthday. Ever since the Rotary Club of Jacksonville and the Citizens Committee came together in the early 1920s to create a place of honor for those who served and died in World War I – the Great War – visitors to the park have found a reason to spend a few moments or a few hours in this peaceful place.
Latest News
Recreating History
Last month, friends of Memorial Park gathered to recreate the opening day photo taken 100 years ago in front of the iconic Life sculpture on the banks of the St. Johns River. The event was open to the public and featured food trucks, live music, and local vendors set...
Riverside Resident News May 2024
The grass may now be greener at Memorial Park. As part of its centennial celebrations, the oval at the park’s center got a much-needed makeover: a complete resod. Read More.
Riverside Resident News February 2024
Memorial Park Association launched its Centennial Anniversary with a gala on Jan. 20! For those who attended, the evening offered live music, dinner and drinks, all in celebration of Memorial Park’s rich history. Read More.
Upcoming Events
Interested in hosting your wedding or special event at Memorial Park?
Click here to apply for a permit with the City of Jacksonville.
