Patriots Memorial Park
“in honor of the men and women of North Andover who . . . have rendered the State or the Nation patriotic service of either a civic or military nature. “
Patriots Memorial Park is a living memorial that has evolved over close to a century. Trees and shrubs have matured, died, and been replaced, often by native species or updated varieties. The basic naturalistic design of the Olmsted Bros., however, has remained intact. The Park still serves as a "neighborhood oasis", a place of solace during memorial ceremonies, and a setting for "peaceful recreation, away from the hubbub of everyday life". Many people have worked hard to make this happen under the banner of the North Andover Improvement Society and the dedicated volunteers of the Friends of Patriots Memorial Park, as well as other town organizations including the North Andover Garden Club and the North Andover DPW.
Patriots
Patriots Memorial Park is located next to the Stevens Memorial Library, designed by Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects in 1922.
The park is the heart of “Tavern Acres,” one of the first planned subdivisions in the Merrimack Valley. The 2 ¾ acre park was gifted to the Town by the Stevens family as they developed the area as a home for the WWI Memorial. It was dedicated to the honor of patriotic North Andover residents who served in a civic or military nature.
Memorial
The Park is the site for North Andover’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. Starting in 1922, with the WWI monument, the Park has continued to incorporate additional memorials that pay tribute to our local military heroes, Park benefactors and distinguished citizens.
So the next time you’re participating in the Patriots Memorial Park spring or fall cleanups, or just enjoying the Park on a beautiful day, look for these monuments that have been in dedicated to our fellow citizens
Park
The Park continues to be a very busy place as people look for areas to exercise and enjoy fresh air. Many citizens push strollers, walk their dogs, or just “count steps” as they follow the paths that encircle the open meadow.