Veterans Memorial Park (Port St. Lucie, Florida)
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| Veterans Memorial Park | |
|---|---|
_P001.jpg) Veterans Memorial Park | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | 2100 Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway Port St. Lucie, Florida[1] |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Created | 1995 |
| Operated by | City of Port St. Lucie |
| Open | Year round |
| Status | Open |
Veterans Memorial Park is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States. It has memorials to the military services, war veterans, and wars.[1]
History
The park was opened in 1995 and is laid out in the shape of a pentagon.[1][2]
Events
On September 25, 2016, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated at the park.[3]
On April 20, 2024, the City of Port St. Lucie hosted a dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Veterans Memorial Park". City of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Cross, Brandon D. (July 9, 2022) [June 27, 2022]. "Veterans Memorial Park Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Ketcham, MaryAnn. "Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedicated", TCPalm.com, October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Perlis, Wicker (April 8, 2024). "Port St. Lucie ready to unveil memorial to Floridians who died in Iraq, Afghanistan wars". TCPalm.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
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