Veterans’ Park

Veterans' Park is the twin to Gansevoort Park, across the street.

Rome Sentinel / John Clifford

Quick Facts

Location:

Rome, NY

Veterans Park (formerly known as West Park) is located in the 200 block of North James Street. With its twin park, Gansevoort Park, it forms a unique and important ceremonial space along the North James Street corridor. Both parks are special use parks designed as memorials, and have historical significance within the community.

The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Although there is no programmed recreational use of these parks—there are periodic services held at the parks as well as usage during Honor America Days as well as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Veterans Memorial Park also features several flagpoles that display the flags of the major branches of the armed services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard as well as the American Flag and a flag for soldiers who were POW/MIAs.