Portland, Maine War Memorials

Major Charles Loring Memorial Park in Portland, Maine

Major Charles Loring Memorial Park

4.7

449-455 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Major Charles J. Loring Memorial Park, completed in 2000, honors Portland-born Major Charles J. Loring Jr., a decorated fighter pilot who served in World War II and the Korean War. Designed by artist Ann Uppington and landscaped by Richardson and Associates, the memorial features dramatic elements including four granite sentinel posts inscribed with the words SPIRIT, INTEGRITY, PRESENCE, and HEART, and a central light well symbolizing Loring's aviation service. The park commemorates both his military heroism and his belief in everyday bravery, set within a 300-foot arc of native landscaping on Portland's Eastern Promenade.

Tags Visitors Mentioned

monument breeze. recommend location. wonderful place coming sunset! stairs beautiful enjoy great sunsets during loring there really gorgeous through amazing fireworks benches sitting portland's several woods. don't major however watch

Reviews

1/10/2024

"This is a wonderful spot to view sunsets over Portland's Back Bay."