Martin Luther King Park

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is an 18.51-acre public park located in the King Field neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The park was originally named Nicollet Field but was renamed in 1968 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after his assassination.

The park features a recreation center that offers various programs and activities for the community. Outdoor recreational facilities include baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a football field. For younger visitors, there is a playground and tot lot, as well as a wading pool for summer enjoyment.

A notable feature of the park is the "Freedom Form #2" sculpture by Daniel LaRue Johnson, which was donated in 1970 to honor Dr. King. The sculpture represents an outreach of friendship and was relocated and highlighted in 2011 to celebrate the 48th anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

In 2015, a new playground was installed that highlights numerous African-American inventors and their contributions to modern society. The park also includes walking paths, picnic areas, and gardens, providing spaces for relaxation and community gatherings.

The park has undergone several renovations and improvements over the years, including field upgrades, the addition of a gymnasium to the recreation center in 1992, and the installation of solar panels on the multipurpose room roof in 2016.