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Papillion Today
By the People, for the People
Papillion's Veterans Park Adds 10th Honor Wall
New wall recognizes Sarpy County service members and allows neighbors to dedicate plaques to loved ones.
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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Veterans Park in Papillion, Nebraska has added its 10th honor wall, continuing a growth that began with two walls in 2015. The new wall allows any service member with a connection to Sarpy County to have their name added, and also gives neighbors the option to purchase plaques to dedicate to loved ones. Army veteran Ron Hernandez, whose name was added to the wall as a surprise from his family, says the park holds special meaning for veterans and their families.
Why it matters
The continued expansion of Veterans Park's honor walls demonstrates the community's commitment to recognizing and preserving the legacies of local service members. As Papillion's population of retirees grows, the park provides an important space for veterans and their families to reflect and ensure future generations can learn about their sacrifices.
The details
Veterans Park in Papillion began with two honor walls in 2015 and has steadily added new walls over the years, with the most recent 10th wall just completed. Any service member with a connection to Sarpy County can have their name added to the walls, and neighbors can also purchase plaques to dedicate to loved ones. Army veteran Ron Hernandez was surprised when his family had his name added to the wall as a tribute. Papillion's Parks and Facilities Director Tony Gowan says the park's popularity and continued growth shows the community's deep respect for veterans.
- Veterans Park in Papillion added its first two honor walls in 2015.
- The city of Papillion recently completed the park's 10th honor wall.
The players
Veterans Park
A park in Papillion, Nebraska that honors local service members by allowing their names to be added to honor walls.
Ron Hernandez
An Army veteran whose name was added to one of the honor walls at Veterans Park as a surprise gift from his family.
Tony Gowan
The Parks and Facilities Director for the city of Papillion, who oversees the continued expansion and growth of Veterans Park.
What they’re saying
“It was given to me as a gift, my family did it I did not know.”
— Ron Hernandez, Army veteran
“Every year we seem to add something to it that seems to be more popular than the year before, but I also know with all the retirees here they truly respect and honor this park in a way we don't see with many other parks.”
— Tony Gowan, Parks and Facilities Director, City of Papillion
What’s next
The city of Papillion plans to continue expanding Veterans Park with additional honor walls in the future to accommodate growing demand from the community.
The takeaway
Veterans Park in Papillion has become an important community hub for honoring local service members, with its expanding network of honor walls serving as a lasting tribute to the sacrifices of those who have served. The park's continued growth reflects the deep respect and appreciation the Papillion community has for its veterans.
