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Martin Luther King Park 4.5★ · 890 Google ratings · San Antonio, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Martin Luther King Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Shade
Shade reported Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Water play
Splash pad on site Mentioned by 28 visitors · 2017–2026
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Thu evening
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The site plan
Map of Martin Luther King Park Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Mentioned by 28 visitors · 2017–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Ideal for hot summer days
The splash pad and abundant shade trees make this a comfortable escape during San Antonio's 100+ degree heat.
Perfect for picnics and gatherings
Multiple pavilions, picnic tables, grills, and ample parking make this excellent for birthday parties and family reunions.
Check splash pad operating status
The splash pad opens inconsistently throughout summer, sometimes closed for a week at a time despite nice weather.
Bring shoes that stay on
At least one visitor reported theft of children's shoes left unattended during a visit.
Respect posted park hours
Police actively enforce closure times, even though online information may be unclear about when the park officially closes.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.8 miles away · More shade
0.9 miles away · Has restrooms
1.1 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Martin Luther King Park have restrooms? Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Martin Luther King Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Does Martin Luther King Park have a splash pad? Yes. Visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the San Antonio area typically run late May to early September.
Is Martin Luther King Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
When is Martin Luther King Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
