List of New York City parks relating to World War I facts for kids

Statue at Doughboy Park, a park with a monument relating to World War I

New York City has many parks that help us remember important historical events. A lot of these parks are named after brave people who fought in World War I, or they have special monuments to honor them. World War I was a huge global conflict that happened from 1914 to 1918. Many American soldiers, sometimes called "Doughboys," fought in this war. These parks and memorials help us learn about their courage and sacrifice.

Parks and Memorials in Manhattan

Manhattan is home to several parks and memorials dedicated to World War I. These places help people remember the soldiers and events of the war.

• Abingdon Square Park has a special memorial.
• Central Park features the John Purroy Mitchel Memorial, the 107th Infantry Memorial, and the 307th Infantry Memorial Grove.
• Chelsea Park has a famous Doughboy Statue, honoring the American soldiers.
• Duffy Square is another important location.
• Madison Square Park is home to the Eternal Light Flagstaff, a monument that always reminds us of those who served.
• Other parks and squares include Coleman Playground, Donnellan Square, Dorrance Brooks Square, 369th Infantry Regiment Memorial, Colonel Young Playground, Colonel Young Triangle, Finn Square, Maher Circle (where Hooper Fountain is), McKenna Square, William McCray Playground, and Mitchel Square.

Parks and Memorials in The Bronx

The Bronx also has many places that honor World War I veterans.

• The Bronx Victory Memorial is located in Pelham Bay Park.
• A Memorial Grove can be found at Van Cortlandt Park.
• Other notable spots include Brust Park, D’Auria-Murphy Triangle, Devanney Triangle, Graham Triangle, Hawkins Park, O’Brien Oval, O’Neill Triangle, Owen Dolen Park (which has a memorial), Woodrow Wilson Triangle, Sergeant Johnson Triangle, Vincent Ciccarone Playground, Wade Triangle, Woodlawn Heights War Memorial, and Zimmerman Playground.

Parks and Memorials in Queens

Queens has a large number of parks and memorials that remember the impact of World War I.

• The Astoria Park Memorial is a significant site.
• Doughboy Park is specifically named after the American soldiers of World War I and has a statue.
• The Hollis World War Memorial is located in the Foothill Malls.
• The Richmond Hill War Memorial can be found in Forest Park.
• Triangle 54 features a memorial flagpole.
• Veterans Park in Broad Channel also honors veterans.
• Other places include Barclay Triangle, Catholic War Veterans Triangle, Daniel O’Connell Playground, Dwyer Square, Fagan Square, Flushing Fields, Foch Sitting Area, Garlinge Triangle, Gordon Triangle, Glendale Veterans Triangle, Hillcrest Veterans Square, Howard Von Dohlen Playground, Kennedy Playground, Legion Triangle, Lost Battalion Hall, Luke J. Lang Square, Major Mark Park, MacDonald Park (New York City)|MacDonald Park, Mall Eighteen, McConnell Park, McKenna Triangle, McKee Triangle, Norelli-Hargreaves Playground, Norelli-Hargreaves Triangle, O'Connell Playground, Proctor-Hopson Circle, Queens Village Veterans Plaza, Ridgewood Veterans Triangle, Sergeant Colyer Square, Sohncke Square, Steinmann Triangle, Veterans Square, Wellbrook Triangle, Winfield War Memorial, and William F. Moore Park.

Parks and Memorials in Brooklyn

Brooklyn also has its share of parks and memorials dedicated to World War I.

• The Dawn of Glory sculpture is a beautiful memorial located in Highland Park.
• The Saratoga Park War Memorial is another important site.
• T. Raymond Nulty Square is found inside McCarren Park.
• Other locations include Alben Triangle, Ascenzi Square, Beattie Square, Callahan–Kelly Playground, Freedom Triangle, Heisser Triangle, Ketchum Triangle, Person Square, Private Sonsire Triangle, William E. Sheridan Playground, and Zion Triangle.

Parks and Memorials in Staten Island

Staten Island also honors its World War I heroes with several parks and memorials.

• Hero Park is a notable place that remembers those who served.
• The Pleasant Plains Memorial is another important site.
• Other areas include Egbert Triangle, Levy Playground, Mahoney Playground, DeMatti Playground, and White Playground.