American Memorial Park

About American Memorial

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.

Hours

Getting there

The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. From airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (Highway 16). Turn left and continue until the road ends at Beach Road. Turn right until the road ends at the American Memorial Park Mall. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road. The parking lot is on the right.

Weather

The temperature varies from 75°F to 88°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 90°F.The climate is tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, with a relatively cool and dry season from December to June, and a warmer and rainy season from July to November. The temperatures are stable throughout the year.

Things to do

Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Swimming, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Surfing, Swimming, Theater, Wildlife Watching.