American Memorial Park

American Memorial Park is a commemorative park on Saipan established to honor those who died in the Saipan campaigns of World War II. The park includes memorial sculpture, interpretive exhibits and a museum focused on the island’s wartime history.

The grounds provide open lawns and recreational facilities in addition to the memorial elements, and are used for ceremonies and remembrance events. The museum on site houses artifacts, displays and historical information about the 1944 battles and their impact on the Northern Mariana Islands.

The park was created in the postwar period as a public memorial and has since been maintained as both a historical site and community recreational area. Over time it has become a focal point for local and visitor remembrance activities.

Situated on Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, the park lies close to the main population centers on the island and is accessible from Garapan and other nearby towns.

• Commemoration and facilities: Commemorates U.S. military personnel and local civilians who died in the Pacific campaigns of World War II; the site combines memorial elements with public recreational facilities.

What to See #

• American Memorial Park Museum: Exhibits and displays covering the 1944 Battle of Saipan and local wartime history, along with photographs and artifacts.
• World War II memorial: Outdoor memorials and landscaped grounds used for commemorative ceremonies and public recreation throughout the year.