The Park
The Veterans Memorial Park is located on the corner of Broadway Street and 8th Avenue in Alexandria, Minnesota.
It anchors historic downtown Alexandria on the south and welcomes visitors coming from the interstate.
The park is an ideal setting for civic events and celebrations such as Memorial Day, July Fourth and Veterans Day.
The main focus of the Veterans Memorial Park is the 9-foot granite replica of the Liberty Bell placed in the center of a Pentagon and Star if seen from above.
Nine flagpoles will display flags of the United States, State of Minnesota, POW-MIA, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Granite monoliths are inscribed with the names of over 7,000 veterans.
The park features a picnic pavilion and a heated restroom complex.
The Veterans Memorial Park is wheelchair accessible.
Picnic Pavilion
A picnic pavilion and heated restrooms enhance the usability of the park.
Easy Access
The Park is accessible from the streets and the adjacent parking lot as well.
Granite Monoliths
Large granite monoliths engraved with the names of over 7,000 veterans will stand on the property. Any veteran with a connection to west central Minnesota, living or deceased, can be recognized by name on the monoliths.
Located at Broadway and 8th Street
Veterans Memorial Park anchors the south end of historic downtown Alexandria.
Liberty Bell
The main focus of the park will be a 9 foot life-size granite replica of the Liberty Bell atop a 5-sided pedestal with the words: LIBERTY, FREEDOM, PEACE, JUSTICE, HONOR. The words of the Pledge of Allegiance will be inscribed around its base.
Display of Flags
Nine flagpoles will stand around the monument displaying the flags of the United States of America, State of Minnesota, POW-MIA, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
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Self-Guided Tour
Veterans Memorial Park is a beautiful addition to Alexandria, and definitely worth stopping to see.
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