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November 2018
Memorial Park Clean Up
Come assist the Memorial Park Association in cleaning up Memorial Park. Clean ups will be held on Saturday mornings from 9am to 10am. Tools will be provided, with the exception of adult gloves. Kids are encouraged to join in! We will have small gloves and tools for them. The Association will also provide ice water and treats. After each clean up, please stay for MPA's Speaker Series which will begin at 10am!
Find out more »Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Alan Bliss, Jacksonville Historical Society
During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. See the Association's Upcoming Events for a full list of programs. The eighth Speaker Series will feature Alan Bliss of the Jacksonville Historical Society. He will speak about the legacy of Memorial Park in Jacksonville history. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park Walking Tour. The Speaker…
Find out more »Memorial Park Clean Up
Come assist the Memorial Park Association in cleaning up Memorial Park. Clean ups will be held on Saturday mornings from 9am to 10am. Tools will be provided, with the exception of adult gloves. Kids are encouraged to join in! We will have small gloves and tools for them. The Association will also provide ice water and treats. After each clean up, please stay for MPA's Speaker Series which will begin at 10am!
Find out more »Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Dr. R.B. Rosenburg, Clayton State University
During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. See the Association’s Upcoming Events for a full list of programs. The final Speaker Series will feature Dr. R.B. Rosenburg of Clayton State University. He will speak about the Florida WWI Memorial Database: Uncovering Military-related Deaths during the Great War. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park…
Find out more »National Piping: Sleep in Peace, Now the Battle is Over
During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. See the Association’s Upcoming Events for a full list of programs. Please join the Memorial Park Association for Bagpipe & Bagels (at sunrise). Doug Russell, Bagpiper will perform as part of the National Piping: Sleep in Peace, Now the Battle is Over" event. The event is FREE.
Find out more »Veterans Day Sounds of Victory Concert featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. In Collaboration with the City of Jacksonville the Memorial Park Association Presents: Veterans Day Sounds of Victory Concert featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra November 11, 2018 @ 5PM Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Avenue The Concert is FREE! The event is FREE.
Find out more »May 2019
Memorial Concert & Picnic in the Park
MEMORIAL CONCERT HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, the Memorial Park Association presents, a Memorial Concert and Picnic featuring the U.S. Navy Band Southeast. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, honoring all Americans who died while in military service. The FREE Concert is Featuring: The U. S. Navy Ceremonial Band (Navy Band Southeast) In Memorial Park 1620 Riverside Ave. Starts at 6:30PM Attendees are encouraged to bring…
Find out more »November 2019
Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour
Come learn the history of Memorial Park, Florida's World War I Memorial!
Find out more »Veterans Day Tribute
Doug Russell will pay tribute to all Veterans by playing the pipes at 11:11 A.M. on November 11, 2019 in Memorial Park. Please arrive no later than 11 A.M.. Come early for the Memorial Park walking tour which starts at 10 A.M.!
Find out more »December 2019
Luminaria in Memorial Park
Help light up Memorial Park for RAP's annual Luminaria event! Activities begin at 1pm with setting up the luminaries. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by, West Riverside Elementary Chorus will be performing, train rides, and more! Schedule of Events: 1 PM - 3 PM: Luminaria Set Up (volunteers needed, kids welcome to help, too) 3 PM - 5 PM: JFRD Fire Engine Holiday Music (featuring West Riverside Elementary School Chorus and violin ensemble) 4 PM - 6 PM:…
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