Memorial Park
on the
St. Johns River in Riverside near Five Points
1620 Riverside Avenue 32204 |
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Memorial Park lies nestled between Riverside Avenue and
the St. Johns River. The park honors the 1200 Floridians who
perished in WWI and was designed by the renowned Olmsted
Brothers firm, the park features the bronze sculpture Life,
created by the celebrated Charles Adrian Pillars
(1870-1937). A local resident for 26 years, he also created
Florida’s two statues residing in National Statuary Hall at
the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. In 1986, Anne Freeman
founded the Memorial Park Association, which along with the
City has worked steadfastly to restore and preserve this
historic landmark, particularly after a tornado devastated
the grounds in 1997. Park offers 5.5 acres, fishing, 40 car
parking, 22 benches and s half mile of sidewalk. |
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