Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola, Florida is the park where the Wall South was established. The Wall South was formed after the Moving Wall came to visit in 1987. The wall speaks for those who gave their life in Vietnam. Veterans of the war felt it was necessary to have a permanent wall in Pensacola. This dream finally occurred in 1992. Property was purchased on Bayfront Parkway for the wall and Memorial Park.

This property consists of five and a half acres of green land. Veterans Memorial Park is taken care of by the foundation supporting the wall and VVNF. The park is located on the Florida Panhandle with bay views. The upkeep of the property is the responsibility of the VVNF and foundation. However, the property is still a part of the city land. Each year the Park and Wall South have about 80,000 visitors. As of 2010 about 750,000 people had visited the wall and park including people like Al Gore.

No taxpayer money other than what has been donated is used for the upkeep of the park or wall. Cutting the grass and hedges, weeding, and flower care is all done by those in Active service or volunteers.