Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park

Welcome to Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota, Florida, a suburb of Tampa. This park is home to the bronze Sarasota War Memorial and the Doughboy Statue, which is a statue of a WWI Veteran known as the "Spirit of the American Doughboy." The War Memorial was dedicated in 1928 and the statue 70 years later in 1998.

To contact the office please call 941-263-6386.

Sarasota Florida Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, golfing, motor vehicles.

*The following require special permits; archery, flying remote control aircraft, planting.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Florida, and United States statutes.