In order to create a unique Veterans Memorial for New Albany, the City of New Albany worked with landscape architect MKSK and a focus group composed of New Albany residents, veterans, and veterans’ advocates. The Veterans Memorial will feature a heroes walk, a contemplative plaza, a life-size sculpture that pays tribute to Gold Star mothers, and a water feature designed to create a peaceful setting for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. In the months of January and February 2026, residents will notice increased activity on site, including fencing, underground utility work, building demolition, and the development of a temporary parking area.

This project is made possible in part through a generous two-acre land donation from The New Albany Company. The property, which is formerly home to the police station and a gas station, allows the City to expand Rose Run Park in a way that reflects New Albany’s core values of lifelong learning, health and wellness, arts and culture, and environmental sustainability.

As this next chapter begins, the City remains deeply grateful to the veterans who have served our nation. The Veterans Memorial will stand as a lasting tribute that honors their legacy and serves future generations for years to come. The project is expected to be complete in late fall 2027. Click here to view renderings of the project.