Yuma Armed Forces Park — Attraction in Yuma

Visiting Yuma for the first time, the Armed Forces Park was on my itinerary as a “must see” attraction. It’s my belief – as an American – that one should honor and respect those who have served their nation, and to that extent pay respect when possible.

The memorial itself is made up of several walls with over 2,000 black granite plaques honoring Yuma area veterans. A United States flag is proudly displayed in the center of the park among a cactus and desert style landscape. A concrete amphitheater – along with benches throughout the park – allow visitors to sit down and mediate.

Dedicated to honor and respect the sacrifices of all past, present, and future veterans, the one-acre park is located on Gila Street at the site of the old railroad depot. Designated as “a place of comfort and sign of hope” for generations of today and those to come, I visited on three separate occasions during my one week stay in Arizona. A very calm and tranquil place – a “must see” attraction should you visit the area.

The memorial also has a number of polished granite tables etched with the service emblems of the various branches of the nation’s armed services – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Merchant Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. Another table honors prisoners of war and those missing in action.

A collaboration of the city of Yuma and the Yuma Chamber of Commerce, the Armed Forces Park is the only park of its kind in Arizona. I will definitely return when visiting in the future.

William E. Lewis Jr. Vero...

Nice little area honoring Veterans. It is in front of "the train station". Not a comfy place because there is no shade but is nice and...

Nicely done! Humbling to walk through and see the names, dates and services....