Large lawn in front of the memorial. Photo: NPS photo

American Memorial Park

Park · Northern Mariana Islands

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II.

  • LocationSaipan, MP
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now81°F Patchy rain nearby
  • Alerts 1 active alert

Overview

At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.

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Rehearsing at the American Memorial Park ampitheater
The ampitheater is where many performances take place. — NPS photo

Alerts (1)

CautionPlease use caution when visiting park grounds.

Park grounds and walking paths are accessible but visitors should use caution as there are fallen trees, stumps, and other typhoon debris.

Facilities & Services

Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.

Other Visitor Services

  • American Memorial Park

    Facility

    There are no campgrounds in the park.

    Details
    There are no campgrounds in the park.
  • American Memorial Park Visitor Center

    The American Memorial Park Visitor Center and Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore

    Facility

    The American Memorial Park Visitor Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    Details
    The American Memorial Park Visitor Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · American Memorial Park grounds

Hours details
  • American Memorial Park groundsOpen 24 hours, daily

    All public parks, public pathways, and public beaches are open for recreational activities and social gatherings. For visitor center hours, please reference visitor center information tab.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

Beach Road
Saipan, MP 96950

Weather & conditions

81°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 86°
  • Today 82° 81°
    Overcast
    26% rain
  • Tomorrow 82° 80°
    Sunny
    17% rain
  • Thursday 83° 81°
    Patchy rain nearby
    61% rain

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What to expect by season

The temperature varies from 75°F to 88°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 90°F.The climate is tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, with a relatively cool and dry season from December to June, and a warmer and rainy season from July to November. The temperatures are stable throughout the year.

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Getting There

Beach Road
Saipan, MP 96950

The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. From airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (Highway 16).

Full directions

Turn left and continue until the road ends at Beach Road. Turn right until the road ends at the American Memorial Park Mall. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road. The parking lot is on the right.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 5198 CHRB, Saipan, MP 96950

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