Construction Progress 8/18/25
Preparing the base and grade for the central WWII Circle with the connecting sidewalks .
Construction Progress 8/18/25
Over 800+ inscribed bricks set into the event circle by the seated wall . More on the way!
Construction Progress 8/09/25 Sidewalk and Inscribed Brick Circle location. View from the Academy Place entry NE side.
Construction Progress 8/09/25 View over the WWII circle toward the future Vietnam monument (between the trees).
Construction Progress 6/03/25 Podium view looking South. Two seated bench bases in the foreground.
Construction Progress 6/03/25 View from the central lawn looking North toward the podium and patio.
Construction Progress 6/03/25 View south toward lawn, outer sidewalk and monuments
Construction Progress 5/26/25
Monument and bench footings
Construction Progress 5/20/25
Bench footings at the lawn.
Construction Progress 5/20/25
Bench footings outer WWII circle.
Construction Progress 5/20/25
Foundation for a future monument.
Construction Progress 4/15/15
Demolition and grading.
Construction Progress 4/15/15
Underway with initial team!
Aerial View with new sidewalks and patios in view.
Final plans will show the monuments on the outside of the paths and multiple granite benches along the inside for seating and programming.
The Vietnam and Korean monuments will be replaced and the WWI monument repaired and relocated.
The park will be handicap accessible with new and enhanced sidewalks, seating, lighting, and irrigation.
A stone seated wall and granite podium marker honoring the War of 1812 (Battle of Orleans) will be at this circle facing the lawn.
Aerial view highlighting the new brick circle surrounding the WWII monument.
New landscaped gardens and shrubs to add beauty to the park.
The historic park will honor those who served and create a recreational oasis in the heart of Orleans.
This entry at Academy Place and Main St will highlight the restored WWI and redone Civil War monuments.