The John F. Kennedy Memorialis a monument in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas that honors U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson and erected in 1970, the monument is located within the 623-acre John F. Kennedy Memorial Park near New Ross in County Wexford. The park is home to a small islet-studded lake which is home to a wealth of birdlife, as well as an arboretum with over 500 different azaleas and rhododendron. The botanical garden also boasts an outstanding collection of over 4,500 various shrubs and trees and families can enjoy a variety of fun features such as tree houses, a playground, a miniature train, and a pony and trap during the high season.
646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
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