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    Memorial Park

    4.8 (84 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Winged Victory statue.
    Ruben L.

    I recall the first time that I visited this park was in 2019. This is an awesome park that's adjacent to the Saint John's River. Any given day you may see a dolphin in the river. I love the iconic fountain that really stands out as you stroll along this very attractive park. This is the perfect park if you just need to unwind for the day and watch a sunrise or sunset. If you love nature and parks like I do, then I highly recommend visiting this park when time and weather permits.

    Tracy M.

    This was a great stop after breakfast in Jacksonville, Florida. We needed to walk after breakfast and stretch our legs after so many hours in the car. This was a nice park with great views and easy enough parking.

    John M.

    Memorial Park is an extremely nice park located just off of Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida. While not an overly large park, it was pleasant nonetheless. My one complaint here is that parking is somewhat of an issue. I enjoyed walking this park and they have a nice memorial statue for those who fought in World War I. We need parks in our communities. We need an area where we as a community can gather in respite and recreation, a place that helps us turn a bunch of apartments or homes into a community. Memorial Park was a great place to spend a bit of time. I would definitely recommend a visit to this wonderful park. It has a nice walkway, the cool memorial statue and a nice view of the water. It is definitely a park that only enhances the neighborhood that it is in.

    John B.

    This park possesses a good-sized open grass circle, a waterfront view, and some interesting architecture. It was reasonably busy on a summer eve, and was walkable to the nearby shopping center while also having a bit of free parking on the side. There are some private apartments and such in the area, and it's a bit disappointing that the city did not preserve the full uninterrupted riverfront for public use (there are riverwalk areas closer to the downtown). Still, a pleasant place to sit.

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    PJ C.

    A very nice small park right on the river near downtown. The memorial statue is quite stunning and very sobering. Mainly some green space with a few benches but the place was hopping on a beautiful Sunday morning. Worth a quick stop to see the memorial.

    Jamal C.

    I truly enjoyed my morning walk/ run at Memorial Park. This park is one of many hidden treasures. As it sits along the banks of the St. John's River. It's at the corner of historic Riverside & Avondale. It's a great place to just clear and free your mind from the heaviness of the day. The breeze from the sea is refreshing. I was able to sit and spend time with my dear sister. As we talked, we saw mothers pushing their little ones in the strollers. Friends walking and talking story. Floridians sitting on the marble benches under the huge oak trees enjoying a good book.

    The crown jewel of Memorial Park
    Matt C.

    All stress is lost when walking thru Memorial Park. Talk about a wonderful place to escape the craziness of life. Take in the views, go for a stroll, sit on a bench. It's the little things in life that make life grand. Memorial Park seems to check all the boxes for this guy. I remember cleaning this place after Hurricane Irma just under a year ago. There were parts of me that felt that it's allure would fade away and never return to its original stature. Wrong I was. Memorial Park is in tip top shape, dare I say pristine! The park's crown jewel sits right along the St. John's River -- the statue honoring the Floridians who sacrificed their lives during World War I over 100 years ago. Memorial Park is a place to check out if you need to, ya know, check out. Bike riders, roller blades, dog walkers, etc. fill its home. Did you know they offer free salsa lessons every Saturday? Now you do! Don't change, MP. Don't change a thing.

    Melinda R.

    Well kept park, open lawn, sidewalk path, and a water front view. It was a nice small park, nothing outstanding for me. The statue was really nice and pretty deep symbolism of life if you read the plaque. The trees with the Spanish moss gave a real southern feel to this park and it was great to just walk around. But it was too hot to be there for long.

    Amber A.

    This park reflects the Riverside community in the best possible light. It's a spacious park located in between the St. Johns River and a collective community of condos, historic homes, restaurants, grocery stores, and local vendors. This park is great for all kinds of activities: Walking, Yoga, Picture taking, Soccer, Biking, Frisbee throwing, Picnics, and any other activity promoting self and community comforts. Parking is a little difficult at times, so avoid parking near the stores and look for parking on the side streets located on the east and west ends of the park. Trees, Walking Path, Benches, Open Space, River view, and a beautiful fountain.

    It's right on the water
    Susan P.

    This is a cute little park right in the heart of Riverside. It's gotten very popular because there are a whole bunch of PokéStops here now. They keep it pretty clean and it is on the water so there's always a nice breeze. From the park you can walk to a Starbucks and numerous hip little restaurants in Riverside. This is only about two blocks from five points. There are no facilities here so make sure you go before you come over...

    Alyssa P.

    Park is located right off the banks of the St John's River in the Riverside-Avondale Historic District. The walkways are lined with mossy oak trees and the focal point is a very cool and iconic World War I Memorial sculpture. It's currently going through renovation as the center lawn area of the park is fenced off, so it seems like the park is smaller than it really is. My youngest complained that it wasn't a real park since there was no playground, so this definitely wasn't a park that she enjoyed. Since this is a Memorial park, it doesn't seem to have a whole lot of amenities that a regular park would have, but it seems like you can get creative like some of the other people there. There were people doing yoga and some were even doing aerial silk / hanging on a fabric from a tree. If you want to stick to the basic, it's a nice park for walking / jogging, walking your dog, or even dolphin watching if you're lucky.

    Pokémon Go Central.  According to the kids there are a lot of rare ones along the outside.
    Dave O.

    Pokémon Go central. Around 100 people chasing imaginary things... My kids say there are a lot of rare Pokémon items here. Also, a relaxing place to sit and look at the St Johns River with lots of old oak trees with Spanish moss.

    Check this memorial out, in detail and you can see just how amazing it is.
    Joe K.

    The weather was perfect. The park was full of every type of person. I went to read and get some fresh air. I didn't expect to get so much more than that. So many experiences to soak in at the park. It's clean, it's large enough for a lot of people and it has a lot of shade. Group exercising, runners, walkers, bikers, families, couples, dog walkers, weirdos like me - they are all there. My only complaint is that the amazing statue sits above a neglected pool of brown water and some water logged trash.

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    Beautiful scenic views of the river. Great walking track. Close to grocery store, fast food and fine dining.

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