About the Park

Ground breaking ceremonies for construction of the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park were held on March 16, 1997. The park is located at 2601 South East, Fort King Street in Ocala, Florida on approximately 5 acres on the north end of the Marion County Governmental Complex and just east of CVS Pharmacy.

Construction for the park began in March of 1997. The following are the parks completed items; main office, south wall, Medal of Honor Monument, land beautification, Gazebo and the Park sign located at the east end of the Park.

As of June 1, 2008 a total of $632, 943.13 has been received through contributions for the construction of the Park.

Contributions received are from the donations of red and granite etched bricks, park benches, historical plaques, t-shirts, hats, books, ribbons, sticker, pins and donations by the public, City of Ocala, local businesses, Veterans, and Civic organizations.

The Park was completed in August 2005. The Commissioning Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 9:30am.


Applications for the donation of etched red or granite bricks, park benches, historical plaques and monetary donations are available through the Memorial Park office and Marion County Veterans Services Office located at 2528 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala or by calling (352)-671-8422 or at the Park by calling (352) 401-5346.