Verne I. Richards Veteran Memorial Park, Frederiksted

Verne I. Richards Veteran Memorial Park is a small but meaningful public space along Frederiksted’s waterfront. The park is named after Verne I. Richards, a respected local figure and U.S. military veteran whose service and civic commitment are remembered through this memorial space.

At the center of Verne I. Richards Veteran Memorial Park stands a group of memorial monuments and plaques honoring men and women from the U.S. Virgin Islands who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. After entering the park from Strand Street, walk toward the open paved area near the middle of the park. Here you will find the memorial displays arranged along the pathways and landscaped sections. Visitors can move from one monument to another while reading the inscriptions that recognize the island’s long tradition of military service.

Beyond its commemorative role, the park functions as an open waterfront space with views of the Caribbean Sea. Benches beneath mature mahogany and sea grape trees provide shade and invite visitors to pause, socialize, or watch the sunset. Locals often gather here, giving the park a lived-in atmosphere that reflects Frederiksted’s long-standing reputation as “Freedom City.”