War In The Pacific National Historical Park
Address: War in the Pacific NHP, 460 North Marine Drive; Maintenance Fac, Piti, GU 96915, USAPhone: Primary Office 671-472-7240 <br> Secondary Office 671-472-7248 <br> Maintenance Shop Only 671-472-1475 <br> Natural Resources Only 671-477-1041 <br> Email: WAPA_Administration@nps.gov
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This unique National Park is the only site in the National Park System (comprised of 385 parks) that honors the bravery and sacrifices of all those who participated in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This includes the United States, Japan, and the Allied nations; Australia, Canada, China, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, the Netherlands,and the Soviet Union.
Park visitors have the opportunity to learn about the events that lead to the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Battle of Guam and the role the Mariana Islands played in helping to end World War II (1941-1945).
At War in the Pacific National Historical Park (NHP), the former battlefields, gun emplacements, trenches,and historic structures all serve as silent reminders of the bloody battles that ensued on the Island of Guam, over 58 years ago.
As a National Park unit, these unique resources will be preserved for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Directions
Plane - From Mainland United States, Guam is accessable from Honolulu, Hawaii, or Toyko, Japan. Flights through Guam via A.B. Wonpat International Airport.
Car - **Note: The park sustained severe damage and loss on December 8, 2002 due to Super Typhoon Pongsona.
There is presently no visitor contact facility available to the public.
Please view our map and visit the getting around the park section for specific directions to each unit.
Directions are given from the airport.
Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Interpretive Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Water Sports