Veterans’ Memorial Park of The Villages
11 cemeteries span this cemetery with over 10,000 memorial bricks honoring fallen veterans. Bricks are available for sale for those who want to honor a veteran.
Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk
Website: thevillagesmemorialpark.org
Location: outside of Spanish Springs near Lake Mira Mar and the golf cart bridge over U.S. Highway 27/441
Florida National Cemetery
Did you know The Florida National Cemetery is the second busiest national cemetery in the country? This cemetery inters veterans and their spouses on these 512-acre grounds. It is close-by the Villages and hosts Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies every year.
Hours: sunrise to dusk
Phone: 352-753-7740
Location: 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell
Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
With over 5,000 memorial bricks, 200 dedicated benches, and 100 historical plaques, this park is a beautiful homage to all those who have served. Additionally, there is a Medal of Honor monument, war memorabilia, a statue honoring all the presidents who served in the military, and picnic areas.
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Phone: 352-671-8422
Location: 2601 E. Fort King St., Ocala
Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park
Located near City Hall, this park features a Huey helicopter and a memorial wall with 8,914 names etched into its memorial wall.
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Phone: 352-314-2100
Location: 411 W. Main St., Leesburg