Dwayne Webster Veterans Park

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401 W. 13th Street
Loveland, CO 80537

Dwayne Webster Park Sign

Located at the corner of Grant Street & W. Eisenhower Boulevard, across from the south shore of Lake Loveland and South Shore Parkway

Many people who are long-time residents of Loveland know this park as other names. At one time, it was called Lakeside Park. Many also affectionately call it Cannon Park because of the large cannon that is on display near the playground area.

Dwayne Webster Veteran's Park Brochure (PDF)

Park Amenities

Three Shelters (each seats 48; reservable for up to 48 people each)
- Six 8' foot Tables
- Six Electrical Outlets at #1 & #2; Four at #3
- Two Grills
- Lights
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Park
Horseshoe Pits
Playground
Sculpture/Veterans Memorials
Drinking Fountain
Handicap Accessible
Restrooms (flush)

Shelter Reservations

For information regarding Park amenities and shelter reservations click HERE.

Please Note: Shelter reservations and alcohol permits are not honored at Dwayne Webster Veterans Park for the 4th of July.

Shelter 1

Shelter 2

Shelter 3

Historical Data

Dwayne Webster Veteran's Park has a very rich history. Over Memorial Day weekend in 2013, some of the story was published in the Loveland Reporter Herald. They state this information, which may be helpful for readers:

Dwayne Webster Memorial

In the fall of 1940, Loveland's Harold Dwayne Webster was 17 years old and a Loveland High School senior. He persuaded his father to let him join the Navy, which he did on Dec. 7, 1940.

One year later, Seaman 2nd Class Webster was serving at Pearl Harbor, where he became Loveland's first casualty in the attack that drew the United States into World War II.

Lakeside Park was renamed Dwayne Webster Veterans Park in his honor. The plaque at the park reads, "Killed in action on December 7, 1941, while serving on the Battleship USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, territory of Hawaii. Entombed in the USS Arizona. First native of Loveland to lose his life in World War II. 'Remember Pearl Harbor.'"

Veterans Memorial

The Loveland Visual Arts Commission, City Parks & Recreation Department and Associated Veterans worked together in 2005 to construct this newest memorial, which represents veterans from World War II to present day.

A sculpture of a rifle with a helmet resting on the butt -- titled "Some Gave All" and sculpted by James Muir -- is mounted on a pedestal. Four of the five sides are engraved with the names of service members who died in action and who listed Loveland as their home of record. Two of the most recent names added are Justin Bauer and Isaac Palomarez.

The bricks that lead up to the memorial can be purchased by the public. The red bricks contain the names of veterans both living and deceased. The ivory bricks are the names of non-veteran supporters. Call Tony DuMosch at 970.290.7411 or email tdumosch@yahoo.com to purchase a brick.

Further information about memorials in Loveland may be found at the Loveland Burial Park & Lakeside Cemetery.

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