Victory Memorial Parkway (or, Victory Memorial Drive) is a section of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The parkway runs along the northwestern and northern boundaries of the Camden community. The Victory neighborhood in Camden derives its name from this parkway. Trees and memorials located throughout the parkway were established to honor the memory of the servicemen of Hennepin County. A statue of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by flowering trees, greets visitors passing along the northwestern curve of the parkway. A wide central boulevard provides a recreational park that sees much activity during the warm seasons.
The Victory Memorial Parkway also provides access to the Mississippi River and a beautiful shoreline. People sometimes come here to watch barges as they begin their navigation down the Mississippi. The North Mississippi Regional Park and Shingle Creek both offer opportunities for visitors to enjoy nature on the byway.
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