Veterans Memorial Park - Tampa FL
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sfwife
N 27° 58.625 W 082° 21.650
17R E 366164 N 3095409
Beautiful park honoring the brave men and women of our military. It opened on Independence Day 1991.
Waymark Code: WM4Q5B
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2008
Views: 15
This park is located on the Tampa Bypass Canal. The large grassy areas with picnic tables is right on the water. The park was designed and constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is operated and maintained by the Hilsborough County Parks and Recreation Dept.
There is a museum in the park with displays that highlight the role of Florida and its residents in military campaigns throughout history. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on patriotic holidays.
Outdoor displays include the Veterans' Freedom Memorial dedicated to all American veterans and a Vietnam-era helicopter. - info from the park website
Name: City of Marathon Community Park
Street Location: 3602 Hwy. 301
Local Municipality: Tampa
State/Province, etc.: FL
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: America's Veterans
Date Established: 1991
Picnic Facilities: tables, pavillion
Recreational Facilities:
Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Shelter Rental
Monuments/Statues: Veterans Freedom Memorial
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Flag mural on side of museum
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Tampa Bypass Canal
Special Events: Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day and September 11
Traditional Geocaches:
GCE10D--Forgotten No More/Virtual Cache
Fountains: Not listed
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