Memorial Park

Sadly I wasn't a big fan of Memorial Park. In my opinion, this park is more set up for workers/employees in the area to take their breaks, and enjoy the outside. If you want a pretty outdoor area to enjoy during your lunch, this is perfect! There are plenty of tables, and a small, short, path to walk along the river. I will note that I didn't notice any public restrooms in the area. If you are looking to hike trails, and feel like you escaped from the city into nature, this is not the place. It does have a couple spots with a beautiful view, but paths/sidewalks mostly lead you around the local neighborhood and business area. The graffiti tunnel is disappointing. Honestly, I feel like the city is missing out on a great opportunity to utilize the tunnel, it could help encourage community engagement with local artists, or maybe an art contest. Give the city the chance to re-design it in a yearly competition. It could even be specifically targeted for graffiti artists, if preferred. As of now though, it's just a bunch of ugly scribbles and insults written on the walls of the tunnel. I will say overall that the park was well kept and clean. You can find an available bike repair station, if you need it while passing through, and there is a really nice drop off for kayaks and canoes. The parking lot is small, but the park is tiny, so it works. There is a second small lot, just West of the park, that you can park in when using the drop off point. Overall, it's a pretty, small, city park. Great for a quick sit, but not for an adventure.

Memorial Park 2025 Small park. Utica does have a few nice parks around the corner. This one was ok. A lot of time spent designing this park. At the time we were here it looked like it needed a little love. Some of the spray painting should be removed. No, it’s not art. It’s junk. Graffiti. I read some of the old reviews. What kind of idiots call those graffiti art? So embarrassing. A little effort to clean it up. Utica can do better. I saw a beautiful mural just down the street. Pay someone to paint a nice mural. Don't let kids graffiti your small park. They even graffiti painted the drinking fountain. The fire department and police department is about 500 ft away. Omg. A little effort. Mayor should be embarrassed. I came by for the Halloween event. Such an eye sore. Utica do better. Recommend if you want to see Graffiti and a city that does not care. Do better Utica.

Traffic is is a bear. This is a well kept beautiful park next to the water. We came and there was a live show, (Nina and the buffalo riders. Go see her!). There's a small trail and seating next to the river. The landscaping is pretty too. I think there is a show and fireworks every Friday nite. Coolers are permitted.

Very well taken care of park. Good view of the Jimmy John’s fireworks on Fridays. Fun graffiti tunnel below M-59!

It is a little area but so pretty and well landscaped