Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park in Tupelo, MS, is a community landmark honoring service members while providing recreational opportunities. The park features a scenic lake, walking trails, splash pad, disc golf course, aquatic center, and memorial areas, including a sunken plaza with U.S. and POW/MIA flags and a display of military branch flags alongside an F-105 Thunderchief aircraft. Major memorials include a permanent black granite replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, engraved with the names of more than 58,000 fallen and missing service members, and the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, honoring relatives who lost loved ones in service. Recent improvements focus on accessibility and inclusivity, such as the addition of wheelchair-accessible swings funded through local donations and a new ADA-compliant playground with site drainage upgrades. Infrastructure enhancements include expanded parking to better serve visitors. Together, these features create a space that both celebrates recreation and solemnly honors the sacrifices of U.S. military personnel, making Veterans Memorial Park a vital place for remembrance, family activity, and community connection.