Bill Barber Memorial Park’s true name is Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Colonel William E. Barber died in April 2002 not far from the park which bears his name. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery having served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Colonel Barber received the Medal of Honor from President Truman for his bravery in Korea when he led “his troops to defend a key pass near the Chosin Reservoir during one of the epic battles of the Korean War, despite being wounded in the leg by machine-gun fire.” [To read more about this remarkable man, visit ArlingtonCemetery.net]. Stars & stripes abound at this patriotic park which features a “Don’t Tread on Me” rattlesnake path. Directions to Bill Barber Memorial Park: Off Harvard Avenue near the Irvine Civic Center (Address: 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine). Parking lot behind Civic Center or off San Juan. MAP TO BILL BARBER MEMORIAL PARK IN IRVINE I love this photo with the memorial and flag looking over the park. But those swings now have shade over them! Recommended by: Nicole with added comments from Matt C. (see italics) Highlights:
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And this tire swing has a shade cover now, too! Nearby parks:
Originally posted July 2008. |