Memorial Park opened in 1976 along Centennial Boulevard at Grove Road as a bicentennial year project. During 2021, the park received new landscaping, flag poles and stonework, as well as plaques to recognize Richardson residents who have died while serving their country.

The centerpiece of the park is a large, black granite stone that features the seals of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as the following inscription: In memoriam to their ultimate sacrifice. They did not die in vain. To the honor and glory of all those who unselfishly gave of themselves in the service of their country for the cause of freedom.

Memorial Park is a small park located at 555 Centennial Blvd. near Grove Road. Memorial Park was created as a memorial to Armed Forces personnel.

Philanthropic Opportunities

For additional information on these opportunities to help support Memorial Park, please contact:

Parks & Recreation Department
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Richardson, TX 75082
972-744-4300

Memorial Park Service Member Recognition – Inclusion Process

This recognition is intended to honor active service members who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces during wartime or while on active duty.

Applications must be submitted by December 31 of each year. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review all submitted applications in January. If approved, the applicant will be notified and the process to add the service member’s name will begin.

The City’s goal is to have updated or replacement plaques installed no later than Memorial Day of that same year.

Recognition on the Memorial Park Plaque -

Must provide minimum of 2 forms of documentation with the request. Documents include:

• Birth certificate
• Death certificate
• Obituary identifying Richardson as current or past residency
• News article regarding loss of life while in service
• Appearance on a Richardson census role
• Official military record confirming active and honorable service
• Photo of burial site (Find A Grave can be used)

Proof of residency and active military service is essential to approval process

Eligible Criteria includes:

• Service members must have lived in Richardson at some point during their life
• Length of residence is not a factor, but proof of past or current residency is required
• Died while serving honorably either in conflict or while on active military duty

Ineligible criteria include:

• Retired service members
• Discharged service members who later pass from injuries received during service
• Service members who were Dallas residents but attended RISD schools
• Any other situation not congruent with the criteria for inclusion