Donald L. Courtney Veterans Memorial Park is a public waterfront park located at 176 Waterfront Drive in Bradenton, Florida, situated directly behind Manatee Memorial Hospital. It serves as a dedicated space for community reflection and hosts annual regional observances, such as the major Memorial Day ceremonies.

Park Overview

Location: 176 Waterfront Drive, Bradenton, FL 34205 (along the Bradenton Riverwalk).

Primary Purpose: A dedicated space honoring U.S. service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, including the thousands of fallen from the 9/11/2001, to present era.

Key Features: The park is frequently used to host touring photographic war memorials (such as the Remembering Our Fallen exhibit) and formal wreath-laying events organized by the Manatee County Veterans Council.