Kennedy Grove is a popular spot on the southwest outskirts of St. Paul's Bay where Maltese families and visitors can enjoy outdoor relaxation. The gardens surround a simple monument to the former US president John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), who was assassinated in November 1963. The memorial and gardens were commissioned by the Maltese government in 1964 and were co-funded by American citizens living in Malta and the US government. The grove forms part of the afforestation project for the Salina area.