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Memorial Park is the oldest park in Arlington Heights and the only park dedicated exclusively to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. The land was donated in 1883 by resident Dr. John Best with the purpose of honoring the 61 area residents who served their nation during the Civil War. Succeeding generations added monuments to Memorial Park to commemorate veterans who served and sacrificed for our freedoms.
After more than a century of service to veterans and the community, Memorial Park was in need of renewal. So, in the Spring of 2007, a community group began redesigning and reconstructing Memorial Park. At the heart of the new Memorial Park is a central plaza that educates visitors about the service and sacrifice of veterans by displaying the official seal of all six branches of the United States military: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Also a set of bronze markers listing the 15 military conflicts in which Arlington Heights veterans served – from the Civil War through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Memorial Park was formally rededication on November 8, 2008 – the 125th anniversary of the Park.
https://www.ahparkfoundation.org/memorial-park/
Eternal Flame statue article: "The Eternal Flame is now at Memorial Park in Arlington Heights"
https://www.ahpd.org/the-eternal-flame-is-now-at-memorial-park-in-arlington-heights/
Arlington Heights Celebrates 100th Memorial Day Parade
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