Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

1738 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904
33 acres | 13 hectares

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About the Location

Recreation Facilities

This park provides space to stretch your legs with its open lawns and smooth paved trails - good for a morning jog, casual walk, or bike ride. The park features basketball courts and sand volleyball courts where locals often play pickup games.

Athletes of all kinds will feel at home here with a full range of facilities including a soccer field, baseball and softball fields, and a football field. Looking for something different? Try your hand at the disc golf course - a well-designed 9-hole layout that winds through mature trees with both long and short tees for different skill levels. There are also horseshoe pits if you're feeling a bit nostalgic for this classic outdoor game.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Kids will make a beeline for the central playground where they can climb, slide, and swing to their hearts' content. Towering trees dot the landscape, providing welcome shade during hot summer days and a stunning backdrop of colors when fall arrives.

Planning a family reunion or birthday celebration? The picnic shelters can be reserved for your special gatherings, making this park a natural choice for making memories together. When you need a break from the action, there are plenty of peaceful spots to spread out a blanket and enjoy a leisurely picnic.

Disc Golf Experience

The disc golf course is popular with locals and offers enough challenge to keep things interesting. You'll come across two sets of tees here - the longer ones will test your distance throwing with some tricky flight paths, while the shorter tees offer more forgiving shots that are great if you're just getting started or playing casually.

As you navigate between holes, you'll weave around stately trees that add both beauty and strategic complexity to your game. The course works well for both newcomers and more experienced players.

Facilities and Maintenance

Restrooms are available on-site for when nature calls. Note that during peak times, they might not be in pristine condition, so plan accordingly.

Historical Significance

Beyond recreation, this park carries meaningful historical weight as it honors the legacy of civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The park connects visitors to the legacy of an important figure who shaped American history.

The park offers both recreational activities and a space to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King.

All Features & Facilities

Active Recreation

Baseball FieldBasketball CourtDisc Golf CourseHorseshoe PitSoccer FieldVolleyball CourtFootball FieldSoftball Field

Nature & Wildlife

Open Grassy AreaBike Trail

Visitor Services

MemorialPaved PathsPlaygroundRestrooms

Food & Gathering

Picnic AreaShelter

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Park Size

33 acres | 13 hectares

Opening Hours

Monday:7:30AM-10PM
Tuesday:7:30AM-10PM
Wednesday:7:30AM-10PM
Thursday:7:30AM-10PM
Friday:7:30AM-10PM
Saturday:7AM-10PM
Sunday:7:30AM-10PM

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