Veteran's Memorial Park
411 E Street NE
7.65 acres
Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular community park located close to downtown Auburn and adjacent to Auburn High School's Memorial Stadium. The park is distinctive for its Veterans Memorial structure, shady woods and underlying expanse of green lawn. A Veterans Memorial structure was funded by and erected in the park in 2000.
A new, 1,928 sq. ft. community building opened at the park in 2007. It has the capacity for 85 people and includes a galley area with a sink, headquarters for the American Legion Auburn Post #78, and a satellite office for the King County Department of Veterans Affairs. The building is also available for rentals for special events, meetings, parties, and more.
Park Features:
- Play Structure
- 1/2 Basketball Court
- Outdoor Barbeques
- Community Building
- Backyard Idea Garden
- Veterans Memorial
Park History
Formerly named City Park, the park was dedicated and opened in 1926, and was touted as the largest, most up-to-date and complete (park) in all the surrounding country. Money for the park came from a 1924 bond issue and the property was purchased from the Faucett family. The park was renamed in 2000 to honor Auburn Veterans groups who help to build the Veterans Memorial in the park.
For information about the future of the park, check out the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Driving Directions
From I-5 or Hwy 167, take Hwy 18 East. Take the Auburn Enumclaw exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Auburn Way South. Go north to Park Avenue. Turn right onto Park Ave. Follow road into park. |
