
Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
2601 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
Hours:
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About This Memorial
The Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park was established in 1997 to honor veterans who served, fought, and died for individual freedoms. Originating from a vision by local veterans in the late 1980s, the park features over 5,000 bricks, 200 benches, and 100 plaques, along with a Medal of Honor monument and war memorabilia. It commemorates veterans from all conflicts, with walls detailing wars from the Indian Wars of 1628 through the Civil War and beyond. The park serves as both a memorial and an educational site, with picnic areas and historical displays. Donations from individuals and veterans' organizations fund its etched bricks, plaques, and benches.
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Reviews
"We visited the Veterans Memorial Park in February, 2025. I was pleasantly surprised on how well and inclusive of folks who served both directly in the military and in support roles. I spent time walking around and reading the tributes. All I can say is well done. The folks who built this park did a fine job that they can be proud of. I don’t think they left anybody out who deserves at least some recognition. Even the merchant marine folks were recognized for their contributions. They covered different wars, skirmishes and historical events that I found appropriate to be mentioned and recognized. I wish I had the time to read everything, but that wasn’t to be. The wife accompanied me there and also found it interesting and well done. Normally she isn’t overly enthusiastic about my historical parks and museum visits. But this was one of them that she truly enjoyed. That tells me something. I was there late morning and the sun did give me problems trying to take picture. Oh well. The only negative for me was some of the exhibits are having weather related damage that can make them hard to read. The sun made it worse, and blocking the sun did help. All in all, one of, if not the best Veterans park that I have been to. Well done."