Memorial Park on the St. Johns River in Riverside near Five Points

Memorial Park lies nestled between Riverside Avenue and the St. Johns River. The park honors the 1200 Floridians who perished in WWI and was designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers firm, the park features the bronze sculpture Life, created by the celebrated Charles Adrian Pillars (1870-1937). A local resident for 26 years, he also created Florida’s two statues residing in National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. In 1986, Anne Freeman founded the Memorial Park Association, which along with the City has worked steadfastly to restore and preserve this historic landmark, particularly after a tornado devastated the grounds in 1997. Park offers 5.5 acres, fishing, 40 car parking, 22 benches and 1/2 mile of sidewalk.