Indoor Swim Center
The Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center indoor pool is operated by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. It includes an 8-lane, 25-yard pool with movable bulkhead, allowing for a separate diving area with 1- and 3-meter boards areas. A separate teach pool with shallow water provides easy access. The complex also has 2 spas, a weight and exercise room, all-purpose room, locker and shower facilities. Contact the facility for hours, fees and program information.
Marting Luther King, Jr Swim Center
1201 Jackson Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
240 777-8060
Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool
A separate leisure pool has a shallow water lagoon with slides and water play features, surrounded by a circular ‘lazy river’ for inner tubes. Contact the facility for hours, fees and program information.
Sports Courts
The 95-acre recreational park has courts for tennis, basketball, and volleyball, available for use by the general public on a first-come, first-served, basis.
Ball Fields
The park has fields for baseball, softball, soccer, football and one practice field, all available for use by permit only. For information, applications, and guidelines for use, contact Park Permits.
Accessible Facilities – Playground & Picnic Shelters
Visitors will enjoy the accessible Adventure Playground and picnic areas. Three picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. Use of the picnic area is on a first come, first served basis.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed at the park’s lake, and anglers must follow State of Maryland Fishing License requirements.
Trails
The Trails Map Martin Luther King Jr. Park hard surface trails within the park connect to the Paint Branch Trail, making the park a good starting point for exploring this natural area. The MLK, Jr. trails are part of our HeartSmart Trail Campaign.