Orange Memorial Park Veterans Memorial

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Join us for a project update, review Eternal Flame refresh design options, inscriptions, and dedication plaque updates.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

In-Person Meeting
City Hall - City Manager's Conference Room
400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Virtual Meeting (Microsoft Teams)
Meeting ID: 217 438 806 440 630
Passcode: dg3x28HN
Dial in by phone: +1 929-352-1732
Phone conference ID: 527 068 359#
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On October 21, 2025, the City of South San Francisco, ELS Architecture and Urban Design, and SWA Group facilitated a Veterans stakeholder meeting to present a project update, review dedication plaque options, and discuss the public art engagement process. 

• Veterans Memorial Stakeholder Meeting #4 Presentation(PDF, 5MB)

On April 24th, the City of South San Francisco, ELS Architecture and Urban Design, and SWA Group facilitated a Veterans stakeholder meeting to gather input on the Veteran’s Memorial. Attended by Vice Mayor Addiego as well as members of the veterans community, the meeting provided a review of the memorial design, gathered input on the design of recognition plaques and shared information about the refresh of the Eternal Flame sculpture. Printed plaque submission forms were available and attendees were reminded of the June 8^th submission deadline. Information about plaque designs and next steps for the Eternal Flame sculpture refresh will be shared via email and on the project webpage. Additional stakeholder meetings will be planned as needed.

• Veterans Memorial Stakeholder Meeting #3 Presentation(PDF, 3MB)

On May 24, 2023, staff and the project design team presented an update on the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project which included design of the new Veterans Memorial. The new Veteran’s Memorial will include an accessible pathway, event space, and lighting and offer opportunities for reflection while remaining highly visible by park users.

• OMP AC City Council Presentation(PDF, 3MB)

On April 27th, the City of South San Francisco, ELS Architecture and Urban Design, and SWA Group facilitated a Veterans stakeholder meeting to discuss the relocation of the Eternal Flame sculpture and memorial plaques from their current location at the corner of Orange Avenue and Tennis Drive to a new location to accommodate the new Aquatic Center at Orange Memorial Park. The project team presented a proposed design for a Veterans Memorial located off a new pedestrian pathway between the new Aquatic Center, parking and drop-off area, and existing playground. As identified in the Orange Memorial Park Master Plan, the pathway will ultimately connect to the Fernekes Building, basketball courts, and other park amenities. 

• OMP AC Veterans Memorial Stakeholder Summary (English)(PDF, 114KB)
• OMP AC Veterans Memorial Stakeholder Summary (Spanish)(PDF, 91KB)
• OMP AC Veterans Stakeholder Meeting Presentation(PDF, 4MB)

On August 22, 2022, the City of South San Francisco presented location options to relocate the Veterans Memorial to accommodate the New Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center. Priorities for the new location include High visibility from Orange Avenue, safety, accessibility and ability to accommodate events.

• OMP AC Veterans Stakeholder Meeting Presentation(PDF, 3MB)

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