Memorial Park, Columbia

Memorial Park is a 4-acre (16,000 m2) tract of land in the Congaree Vista between Main Street and the river. The park was dedicated in November 1986 along with the unveiling of the South Carolina Vietnam Monument. In June 2000, the Korean War Memorial was dedicated at Memorial Park. In November 2014, Columbia native and resident of Boston, Henry Crede, gave a bronze statue and plaza in the park dedicated to his WWII comrades who served in the Navy from South Carolina. Therewithal to the monument, this park has a water fountain, mature shade trees, grassy areas, walkways, stairs, even a creek with a small bridge. It sounds like a very peaceful place and you could definitely see why Veterans and others might be drawn to this beautiful space.