Best places: Memorial parks in Pennsylvania

Site of United Airlines Flight 93's September 11, 2001 crash is now a memorial with a Wall of Names.

A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.

This large park features 3 picnic pavilions, playgrounds, a softball field & restrooms.

👍👍 This park is well maintained! It is quiet and the paths are in good shape. There is a handicap trail. There are some inclines on several of the paths. There are plenty of benches to sit and listen to the birds as well!

Park showcases 4 black granite pillars engraved with local Korean War casualties & other monuments.

👍👍 This park just became my kids new favorite park to go to. There's something for every age category. The playground is big and can fit alot of kids without the feeling of it being crowded.

👍👍 Visit in the evening. Very few people. Quiet. Highly recommend a stop. A great place to reflect on the history and great losses, to pay respect to honor those who fought for what they believed in. Many losing their lives in the process. So much history in this park.

👍👍 Take the tour offered by the trolley. This is one of the stops.. The driver is amazing and will share so much information about Jim Thorpe's tomb and memorial.

👍👍 Very nice , well maintained park in center of the town. Free car parking. Can park about 40 cars on park and there is an extended parking space next lot behind the complex. A large open field where you can set your own net and play games. There is a small kids play area with hiking rock setup. There...

Memorial park featuring a pool complex, sports fields, trails & a community garden.

Public site with lit tennis & pickleball courts, a baseball field with grandstand & a war memorial.

👍👍 A great place of reflection. This park sits behind the state capital building, between the senate and house offices. The concrete areas represent conflict and honor those who served. The grass areas represent times of peace. It's a unique spot in the middle of a busy area. Take a minute to s...

Roomy park with gardens, forest trails, athletic fields, picnic pavilions, an amphitheater & pool.

👍👍 5/5 would die here - great bike trail, interesting gravestones and mausoleums. Lots of geese.

👍 Small green space we used to have a picnic lunch while exploring Gettysburg. There is a monument and several display boards about the importance of music.

Whitewashed sanctuary with memorial stones for passengers of the flight brought down nearby on 9/11.

Event venue & a series of statues, monuments & list of accomplishments by Jim Thorpe.

👍👍 Amazing Monument. Be sure to visit on April 30th to see the veterans event. Very powerful, and the flyover was amazing!