Veterans memorial moving forward at Harrison Park

A veterans memorial will be built to honor and recognize veterans at Harrison Park, 1701 W. 100th St. The City and Bloomington Remembers Veterans, Inc. worked together to come up with a wonderful setting for the memorial that offers a serene site, ample parking and high visibility along with a solution that will result in construction efficiency and cost savings.

The memorial will be incorporated into the ongoing Nine Mile Creek Corridor renewal project, which includes site improvements at that location such as parking lot reconstruction, stormwater management and gathering spaces.

Funding for the memorial includes a $350,000 DEED grant; $275,000 in City funds allocated across design, construction, and future maintenance; and $320,000 raised by Bloomington Remembers Veterans, with $100,000 available for construction. Memorial construction is planned alongside the Harrison Park renewal, with a goal of completion by Veterans Day 2026.

Bloomington Remembers Veterans is accepting donations. For more information, visit bloomingtonveteransmemorial.org.