American Memorial Park

Large lawn in front of the memorial.
A popular place for visitors.
Rehearsing at the American Memorial Park ampitheater
The ampitheater is where many performances take place.
The visitor center is open daily.
The visitor center is a popular place to learn about Saipan's role in WWII history.
People walking the paths at the American Memorial Park.
The paths at the American Memorial Park are always in use.
Crystal clear blue swimming at the park.
The beach is an inviting place to swim and relax.
Photos: National Park Service

About American Memorial Park

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationPark
Park State / Territory MembershipNorthern Mariana Islands
Current Alerts1
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds1
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

The temperature varies from 75°F to 88°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 90°F.The climate is tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, with a relatively cool and dry season from December to June, and a warmer and rainy season from July to November. The temperatures are stable throughout…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Northern Mariana Islands. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

All public parks, public pathways, and public beaches are open for recreational activities and social gatherings. For visitor center hours, please reference visitor center information tab.

FridayAll Day
MondayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day

Activities

Arts and CultureTheaterBikingFishingSaltwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramSurfingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife Watching

Current Alerts

Please use caution when visiting park grounds.

Park grounds and walking paths are accessible but visitors should use caution as there are fallen trees, stumps, and other typhoon debris.

Getting There

The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. From airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (Highway 16). Turn left and continue until the road ends at Beach Road. Turn right until the road ends at the American Memorial Park Mall. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road. The parking lot is on the right.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressBeach Road, Saipan, MP, 96950

Topics & Themes

ArtsPhotographyMaritimeMaritime - MilitaryMilitaryUS ArmyUS NavyUS MarinesUS Air Force (Army Air Corps)BattlefieldsMonuments and MemorialsPacific Islander HeritageWars and ConflictsWorld War IIAnimalsBirds

Visitor Centers

The American Memorial Park Visitor Center and Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore

The American Memorial Park Visitor Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Campgrounds

American Memorial Park

There are no campgrounds in the park.

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