Soldier Springs Park, also known as the Veterans Memorial, is a historical landmark in Weatherford, Texas located at 109 Thrush Street, Weatherford, TX 76086. The parks hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Established as part of the Veterans Memorial project, it serves as a place for people to honor and remember veterans.

The origins of Soldier Springs Park date back to the 1850s when Weatherford was incorporated as a city. During the 1860s, Confederate soldiers are believed to have camped here due to its spring that provided them with water. The park is named after Jefferson Weatherford, a state senator and Confederate soldier who helped establish the area as a place of protection from constant Indian threats during the Civil War era.

A historical marker at Soldier Springs Park on Thrush Street in Weatherford highlights its significance in Weatherford and Texas history. The marker provides information about the parks connection to Confederate soldiers who camped there during the 1860s.

Beyond its historical importance, Soldier Springs Park offers visitors a recreational area to enjoy. Although privately owned, it is open to the public with various amenities available for use by locals and tourists alike. As you explore this park, let your imagination take you back in time to when Confederate soldiers gathered around the spring, and remember the sacrifices made by our veterans who have helped shape the history of this great nation.