Veterans Memorial Park (Port St. Lucie, Florida)

Veterans Memorial Park is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States. It has memorials to the military services, war veterans, and wars.^[1]

Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Type	Public park
Location	2100 Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway Port St. Lucie, Florida[1]
Coordinates	27°16′41″N 80°19′08″W
Area	2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Created	1995
Operated by	City of Port St. Lucie
Open	Year round
Status	Open

History

The park was opened in 1995 and is laid out in the shape of a pentagon.^[1][2]

Events

Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida during the dedication ceremony

On September 25, 2016, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated at the park.^[3] A "Gold Star" is a type of service flag that family members of those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces can display.

On April 20, 2024, the City of Port St. Lucie hosted a dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida.^[4]