Grumman Memorial Park — Attraction in Town of Riverhead

The Grumman Memorial Park is a very interesting little stop where you can see a snippet of Long Island military manufacturing history. You can make your stop as long or as short as you want here. There are a couple of detailed signs to read and there is a nearby trail that you can take or you can just stop to take in the view of these awe inspiring machines. We were on our way back from a funeral for a relative at the nearby Calverton National Cemetery and to lighten the mood we said we'd pull over for a few minutes and see what this little park was about.

Fighter Jets on Display: There are two fighter jets on display, one being a F-14A TOMCAT and the other is a A-6E Intruder. There are little plaques giving deatils about the planes, such as their production, years of service, specifications, etc.

Missile on Display: There is one Hughes AIM-54A Phoenix missile on display with a detailed plaque explaining its history.

Runway on Display: A piece of the original Bethpage Runway is also on display here. This is the very runway from which every Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft took off from during World War 2.

Memorial: While the park is in honour of the men and women of Grumman who served in the armed forces it is also in memory of those who died fighting during World War 2. There are marble tiles laid out around the jets and the tiles are inscribed with the names of the former service members who died. Its a solem moment to see so many names but its good to know that their contribution has not and will never...

The dedication site is an ideal destination for families with kids who love airplanes. The stunning presentation and attention to detail are truly remarkable, making for an unforgettable experience. The marble tiles inscribed with the names of those who are being honored adds a touch of solemnity and reverence to the site. The overall ambiance is both respectful and awe-inspiring, providing visitors with a sense of honor. If you're looking for a place to pay your respects and educate your kids about the history of aviation, this dedication site is the perfect...

I work at the Calverton facility for 26 years it was a pleasant place to work for to see the Grumman Memorial Park was very emotional for me I saw the A-6 Intruder which I mainly worked on unfortunately I guess it does not get much funding the controls that makes the F-14 engines Roar and other operational devices did not work the guard shack on the premises needed work but I will say the grounds were kept very neat and grass was cut and edged my daughter and son-in-law donated that brick with my name on it just wish it was a little...