American Memorial Park

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. Over 5000 names are inscribed on a memorial which was dedicated June 15, 1994, during the 50th anniversary of the Invasion of Saipan. The Memorial rests at the park's Court of Honor and Flag Circle, where the U.S. flag proudly flies 24 hours a day, surrounded by the flags of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. As a "living memorial", the park offers activities, such as baseball, bicycling, running, tennis, picnicking, and swimming, enjoyed over half a century ago by American service men and women. Within the 133-acre boundary are beaches, sports fields, picnic sites, boat marinas, playgrounds, walkways, and a 30-acre wetland and mangrove forest.

P.O. Box 5198-CHRB
Saipan, MP 96950
670-234-7207

By Car
The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. Traveling from the airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the Road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (16 Highway). Turn left on Monsignor Guerrero Road, and continue until the Road ends at Beach Road. Turn right on to Beach Road, and keep going until the Road ends at the park's mall entrance.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Biking
• Boating
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing
• Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
U.S. MEMORIAL COURT OF HONOR AND FLAG CIRCLE

Etched into stone plaques are the names of more than 5000 military personnel who gave their lives during the Marianas WW II Campaign. The Memorial surrounds the tall American flag, flanked by the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force flags.

CARILLON BELLTOWER

The Carillon Belltower is dedicated to the American and Northern Marianas people who died during World War II. In their remembrance, bells chime every half-hour from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HISTORIC SITES

The park contains many remnant structures from World War II. Scattered throughout the park are Japanese pillboxes, buildings, fuel storage tanks, bunkers, and a bathhouse/garden complex. There is also a Chamorro Latte Stone near the park entrance where Beach Road ends.

CULTURAL SITES

The first Carolinian village site is marked by a wayside exhibit at Micro Beach.

WETLAND MANGROVE FOREST

The 30-acre wetland and mangrove forest is a remnant ecosystem habitat of the Northern Marianas. The wetlands contain numerous species of plants, trees, flowers, and birds, including the endangered Nightingale Reed-Warbler. The adjacent mudflats are an important migratory bird site.

AMPHITHEATER

A modern 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheater complex and other facilities host a variety of special events.

TOURS

Wetland, bird watching, and educational tours are available by making advanced arrangements with the National Park Service.