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Martin Luther King Jr. Park

πŸ“ South Los Angeles, CA

β˜…4.4(50 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Well-maintained community park with baseball diamond, basketball courts, tennis courts, and children's playground. Popular for family recreation and community events in South LA.

βœ“ Multiple sports facilitiesβœ“ Community eventsβœ“ Safe environment
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Love it here I see a lot of black people bbq, hanging out in parking lot, playing soccer, basketball, and have events for the kids throughout the year and drum circle music events I believe on Friday and Sunday not sure tho. Whenever I go to the park on Sunday, there is an event for the public going on with Music. Not sure if that happens every Sunday.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

This park works well for families seeking a community-oriented space with multiple activity options including playgrounds, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Best for families comfortable with busy community gatherings and weekend events. Come prepared for limited restroom facilities and potential restrictions on field access.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Restrooms may be locked or in poor condition - plan accordingly
⏰Sunday visits often feature community events with music and activities
🎟️Multiple sports facilities available including baseball, basketball, and tennis courts
πŸš—Parking lot serves as community gathering space

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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50 Google reviews

Variety of sports facilities80%
Community events and music60%
Poor restroom conditions40%
Safe and peaceful atmosphere40%
Field access restrictions20%
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Roman McCoy

3 years ago

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β€œLove it here I see a lot of black people bbq, hanging out in parking lot, playing soccer, basketball, and have events for the kids throughout the year and drum circle music events I believe on Friday and Sunday not sure tho. Whenever I go to the park on Sunday, there is an event for the public going on with Music. Not sure if that happens every Sunday.”

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YΓΌ Wu

3 years ago

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β€œLots of recreation facilities tightly packed in one park, a baseball field, playground, basketball courts, and a tennis court that look like well maintained. Everything was open during my visit on a Sunday, except the restrooms, which were locked.”

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john woods

4 years ago

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β€œHad a great time, music, clean, and no trouble.”

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CHAD

4 years ago

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β€œI really enjoyed this park! Doesn't matter about the location, I had a great time. It was very safe, peaceful, and all of the people that were there were very pleasant. You can play softball, baseball, lift weights, whatever you want. I was not too happy about the conditions of the restrooms though. The restrooms need a lot of work. Beware if you need to use the restroom. Other than that, I had a really good time and I've visited on a few occasions.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Park features a baseball diamond, lighted outdoor basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, children's play area, and picnic tables. Located on South Western Avenue, the park offers multiple recreational facilities in a compact community setting with free entry and regular operating hours throughout the week.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Tuesday10:00 – 20:30
Wednesday10:00 – 20:30
Thursday10:00 – 20:30
Friday10:00 – 20:30
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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