Veterans Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Veterans Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan was originally known as Court House Square and was the location of the Kent County Court. By 1871 the name had been changed to Fulton St. Park, and today it is known as Veterans Memorial Park. The park was dedicated on November 11, 1926, after the Grand Rapids Council of The American Legion and public contributions funded memorial pillars in honor of World War I veterans. In 1945, a citizens group petitioned for a World War II veterans memorial, and coupled with interest for honoring those who served in the Korean War, funds were secured for the addition of five granite pillars to the park. In 1975, two more pillars were added to honor Vietnam veterans. The park received a major renovation in the Spring of 2017 and officially re-opened to the public on Memorial Day, May 30, 2018.

Installation Date:

11 Nov 1926

Organization Responsible for Installation:

The Grand Rapids Council of The American Legion and the citizens of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Vietnam
  • WWII
  • Korea
  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Good

Location:

101 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503