Illinois State Police Memorial Park

The Memorial Park was created as a tribute to honor the memory of the officers who died in the line of duty.  Since 1922 when the Illinois State Police was formed, seventy-two officers have given their lives.

1.5 acre park donated in 2007

In 2007, Becker Park, a 1.5-acre park located between 6th and 7th Streets bounded by Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, next to Illinois State Police Central Headquarters, was donated to the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation by AIG Corporation with the intent to build a memorial dedicated to honoring the lives and memories of the fallen heroes of the Illinois State Police.

Illinois State Police Memorial Park
722 S 6th St
Springfield, IL 62703
The park is always open.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Illinois State Police Memorial Park was held on November 12, 2015.

The Illinois State Police Memorial Park was officially dedicated on October 2, 2018.

Integrity, Service, Pride

Integrity, Service, Pride comprises the motto of the Illinois State Police.  These words are the core values of the men and women serving the citizens of Illinois.  The Memorial Park focuses on these three core values as they are expressed both symbolically and through inscriptions on the various features a visitor will see at the park.

Illinois State Police Memorial Park Plan

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Path of Service

Within the park is a sequence of experiences which will instill the visitor with a sense of the dedication of the fallen officers of the Illinois State Police, the sacrifice made by them and their families, and the gratitude that is their due.  The sequence begins with the commencement of an officer’s Service – following a call to serve in law enforcement.  One then follows the “path of service” of an officer – a life with purpose and direction, defined by duty.

The sequence continues with the visitor passing through a transitional area which speaks to the brokenness experienced when an officer’s life is cut short and culminates at a sacred place which pays homage to the Integrity of the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  As part of this culmination, each officer is memorialized by name and hometown.  One then follows along a return sequence which includes a special place set aside to commemorate the virtue of Pride as part of the character of an officer.

Illinois State Police Memorial Park, Springfield IL was created as a tribute to honor the memory of the officers who died in the line of duty. Since 1922 when the Illinois State Police was formed, seventy officers have given their lives.

Gratitude, honor, respect

Through bronze sculptures and granite memorials, landscaping and a water feature, the visitor will experience a sense of the instilled pride of the men and women who serve the Illinois State Police and the gratitude, honor, and respect they afford their fallen comrades, as well as their comrades’ families.

Illinois State Police Memorial Park in Springfield IL was created as a tribute to honor the memory of the officers who died in the line of duty. Since 1922 when the Illinois State Police was formed, seventy officers have given their lives. Illinois State Police Memorial Park in Springfield IL was created as a tribute to honor the memory of the officers who died in the line of duty. Since 1922 when the Illinois State Police was formed, seventy officers have given their lives.

A place of consolation and comfort

The park provides for public gatherings to remember and honor the fallen, as well as places for quiet introspection, meditation, or prayer.   The park is intended as a place of consolation and comfort for those who have lost a family member or friend.

Illinois State Police Memorial Park in Springfield IL was created as a tribute to honor the memory of the officers who died in the line of duty. Since 1922 when the Illinois State Police was formed, seventy officers have given their lives.