Sunset Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove
[Sunset Park]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
1. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove Marker
This grove of flowering trees is a living memorial dedicated to the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. It is a passive space for quiet contemplation.
This is one of five Living Memorial Groves, one in each borough, with clear views of downtown Manhattan where the twin towers once stood. The viewshed parks were important community gathering places on Sept. 11.
All of the groves have trees that flower with white blossoms in early springs. The Manhattan grove is composed of trees transplanted from the plaza areas around the World Trade Center that were badly damaged but survived. The trees planted in these groves will provide a lasting reminder of a terrible event, while also creating a gathering space for remembrance and healing.
For more information or to volunteer to care for this space, please call 311.
Erected by NYC Parks; Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 38.952′ N, 74° 0.257′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Sunset Park. Memorial
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Park Slope Homes, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Parkside Association, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunset View Association (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sunset View Association (about 500 feet away); In Memoriam (about 600 feet away); Park Slope Association, Inc. (about 700 feet away); Hillside Association, Inc. (about 700 feet away); Hikipisara | Pitkätalo (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
2. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
