Philadelphia Korean War Memorial Park

As a Korean, I’m deeply grateful to the veterans who risked their lives for our country’s freedom. Reading the names on the list made me reflect on the pain and sacrifice of that time. It’s a meaningful place to visit with kids and think about the historical significance of the Korean War.

Very well done! Loved the maps, great pictures, and timeliness engraved in stone monuments.

The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial is on a sunny plot of land adjacent to the lovely Philadelphia neighborhood of Society Hill. The memorial itself is attractive and well done but the park itself, Foglietta Plaza, is a bit run down and desolate in some areas. The benches are in need of some TLC and the structure that possibly has bathrooms is probably not the safest. Very few tourists come through, except on holidays, and there is currently massive construction going on next door at the hotel. Street parking is available around the memorial with some 2-hour parking and some metered parking. If you are unfamiliar with the area, get the app and make sure your parking payment is current. Philadelphia is notorious for giving parking tickets.

This monument was well maintained and very powerful. The design is interesting with separate columns which you can walk through and see from many different angles. The Memorial had photographs embedded into the stones, as well as diagrams about the phases of the war and information about the conflict and its legacy. The area is open and green, and close to some other cool sites in Old City which make it easy to visit.

I've been to Philly several times but never really ventured into the "Old City" area. Wow, been missing out! Such a cool area of town to literally walk through history. My doodle and I had our morning stroll and found our way here at the Korean Veterans Memorial Park. This is across the street from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Smaller in footprint but equally beautiful and we'll put together. Worth checking out and reading the"walls" to learn about Philly's contribution to this war.

Moving, immersive tribute to the 600+ service men and women from greater Philadelphia who were killed, missing or POW from the Korean War. Names of all laser engraved on stone pillars plus commemorative brick walkway. This outdoor memorial is open 24/7 near Penns Landing and the other Memorial installations. Look for the bronze statue The Final Farewell created 2007.

Such a beautiful view at night and being able to see how much meaningful this memorial is, it’s amazing.