Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, Phoenix

Name: Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
Address: Phoenix, United States

#116 among attractions in Phoenix

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Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, Phoenix

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The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the official name given to seven historic cemeteries in Phoenix, Arizona. The cemeteries were founded in 1884 in what was known as "Block 32". On February 1, 2007, "Block 32" was renamed Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Smurthwaite House, which is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located on the grounds of the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park and is used as the cemetery's main office. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the final resting place of various notable pioneers of Arizona. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 33°27'56"N, 112°4'37"W

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Central City (Downtown Phoenix)Phoenix United States

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Day trips

Pioneer and Military Memorial Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Enchanted Island Amusement Park, Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Civic Space Park.

1 miNW
Amusement park, Theme park
Enchanted Island Amusement Park, Phoenix
25 min walk • Enchanted Island Amusement Park is a delightful family-friendly attraction nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This charming amusement park is located within the urban oasis of Encanto Park, offering a magical escape for children and adults alike.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Heard Museum, Phoenix
14 min walk • The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
~1280 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix
7 min walk • The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest museum for visual art in the southwest United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the museum is 285,000 square feet.
0.9 miS
Park
Civic Space Park, Phoenix
23 min walk • Civic Space Park is an urban park in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona which first opened to the public in April 2009. It is located directly across Central Avenue from the main part of the ASU Downtown Campus. It is also located north of the Central Station METRO Light Rail and bus transfer stations.
~1710 ftS
Botanical garden, Park
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Phoenix
9 min walk • The Japanese Friendship Garden is a Japanese stroll garden located in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden encompasses 3.5 acres and includes a tea garden and tea house. It is a joint project of the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona, and Himeji, Japan. The Japanese name is Rohō-en.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
28 min walk • Herberger Theater Center is an indoor performing arts venue featuring three stages in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, whose mission is to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate.
1 miNW
Park, Golf, Basketball court
Encanto Park, Phoenix
26 min walk • Encanto Park is a public park in central Phoenix, Arizona. The park is composed of 222 acres of land consisting of picnic areas, a lagoon, a boat house, swimming pool, nature trail, amusement park, fishing and two golf courses.
1 miSE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Pub
Arizona Center, Phoenix
26 min walk • Arizona Center is a shopping center and office complex located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
0.5 miS
Church
Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
13 min walk • Trinity Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located at 100 West Roosevelt Street in Phoenix, Arizona, in the historic Roosevelt district.
~1510 ftSE
Park
Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
8 min walk • Margaret T. Hance Park is a public park above the Papago Freeway Tunnel in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is named after Margaret Hance, who was the first female mayor of the city and advocate for the park.
~1540 ftSE
Museum
Phoenix Trolley Museum, Phoenix
8 min walk • The Phoenix Trolley Museum, incorporated as the Arizona Street Railway Museum, is a railway museum established in 1975, with an emphasis on preserving historical street cars in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pioneer and Military Memorial Park?

Nearby attractions include 6th Avenue Hotel-Windsor Hotel, Phoenix (1 min walk), Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix (7 min walk), Papago Freeway Tunnel, Phoenix (8 min walk), Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix (8 min walk).

How to get to Pioneer and Military Memorial Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pioneer and Military Memorial Park:

Bus

17200 • Lines: Dash Wb (24 min walk)
Dash • Lines: Dash Wb (24 min walk)