Florence Veterans Park is somewhat of a hidden gem that is in plain sight in Florence, South Carolina. It is located right beside the very popular Florence Center, but if you didn’t know that it was there, you wouldn’t know that it was there.

Apparently the park was dedicated on Veterans Day in 2008, but I only found out about it in 2018, and then waited until 2020 to finally visit. I was at the Florence Center for an event, so I drove to the end of the parking lot where this park is located and decided to explore. I was very impressed by what I found.

The park is well laid out. Paved walkways let you walk from one monument to another at ease. Some beautiful sculptures are placed in different sections of the park in honor of loved ones. An amazing fountain trickles water down a wall and the sound is quite mesmerizing. The design on the fountain could either be described as tear drops or rain drops, but it is beautiful regardless of how you view it.

One of my favorite sculptures that I found was of the family being reunited. We all know that a family being reunited after a “tour of duty” is a very special time for all involved. Missing your loved ones is hard on anybody, but it has to be harder when you know there is a chance that you may never get to see or hold them again. It really puts life in perspective if you think about it.

Overall, I highly recommend a visit to this park. You can spend anywhere from ten minutes to two hours just walking around. If you just want a quick little walk, or a full blown history lesson, it is up to you.

I have two different addresses for Florence Veterans Park that I found online. One is 3300 West Radio Drive in Florence, South Carolina and the other is Woody Jones Boulevard in Florence, South Carolina. As long as you can find the Florence Center, previously known as the Florence Civic Center, you will be able to find this park. Admission is free to visit the park.

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