Veteran's Park - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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N 36° 02.514 W 095° 47.425
15S E 248608 N 3992199
Broken Arrow city park that displays a statue of Medal of Honor recipient Ernest Childers, a Women's War Memorial, and a sculpture of a Major William H. Meisner.
Waymark Code: WM8BYH
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2010
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Veteran's Park is a nicely maintained and landscaped park in the middle of the city. There is plenty of parking on the south and west sides. The northern end has a beautiful sculpture of Oklahoma native Ernest "Chief" Childers that is on the Smithsonian Art Inventory list. There is also a Women's War Memorial dedicated to the women who have served in American wars over the years. A fountain is the centerpiece of the park, and it has colored lights for a beautiful night-time effect. There is also a sculpture of Broken Arrow High School graduate Hank Meisner Jr.
Name: Veteran's Park
Street Location: 1111 S. Main St.
Local Municipality: Broken Arrow
State/Province, etc.: Oklahoma
Country: U.S.A.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: not listed on website
Picnic Facilities: benches
Recreational Facilities:
grassy area, pond, several benches, fountain wall to sit on
Monuments/Statues: Ernest "Chief" Childers, War memorial honoring women,
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): "American Patriot" honoring Broken Arrow High School graduate Hank Meisner, Jr.
Fountains: one large fountain with colored lights
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Pond on the east side of the park
Traditional Geocaches:
Decorated Hero (virtual)
Date Established: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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