American Memorial Park

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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.

Quick Facts

State Northern Mariana Islands
Designation Park
State Code MP
Weather 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…

Location & Map

American Memorial Park is located in Northern Mariana Islands.

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.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Arts and Culture Theater Biking Fishing Saltwater Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Living History First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Surfing Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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

Address Beach Road, Saipan, MP, 96950
Phone 6702347207
Email brooke_nevitt@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Arts Photography Maritime Maritime - Military Military US Army US Navy US Marines US Air Force (Army Air Corps) Battlefields Monuments and Memorials Pacific Islander Heritage Wars and Conflicts World War II Animals Birds Fish Coasts, Islands and Atolls Estuaries and Mangroves Oceans Wetlands

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.

Hours: The American Memorial Park Visitor Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Campgrounds

American Memorial Park

There are no campgrounds in the park.

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