Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park
1120 Jackson Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Park Manager: 301-622-1193
This 95-acre park includes an outdoor and indoor swimming pool operated by the Montgomery Recreation Department, and tennis courts, ball fields, a playground, and small lake.
For information on swimming pools, please note the Important Phone Numbers listed below.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, year round. Operational hours of other facilities based within the park will vary; please check listings for each facility.
Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool
Courts
Ball Fields
Picnic Shelters
Other Park Features
Important Phone Numbers
Park Map
Help us make your visit as enjoyable as possible by adhering to the following recommendations:
- County and park rules require that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Alcohol beverages are not permitted in the park.
- Visitors to the park must follow M-NCPPC Rules and Regulations, as well as any rule specific to a park facility or activity.
Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center
1201 Jackson Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
301-989-1206
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.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool
1201 Jackson Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-622-1090 (seasonal only)
The Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool is operated by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. The facility features a 6-lane, 50 meter L-shaped pool with an 8-lane, 25 meter course into the diving area. 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.
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.
back to topBall 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.
Picnic Shelters
Three picnic shelters are available for rental through Park Permits from April 1 - October 31. Please see Recreational/Regional Picnic Shelters for details and guidelines for use.
back to topOther Park Features
Visitors will enjoy the accessible Adventure Playground and picnic areas. Use of the picnic area is first-come, first served. To permit local, regional and group picnic sites located in other M-NCPPC parks in Montgomery County, please see the listings under Picnic Shelters.
Fishing is allowed at the park’s lake, and anglers must follow State of Maryland Fishing License requirements.
The hard surface trails within the park connect to the Paint Branch Stream Trail, making the park a good starting point for exploring this natural area.
back to topImportant Phone Numbers
Park Permits Silver Spring Office |
301-495-2525 |
Park Permits Germantown Office |
301-485-2480 |
Ball Field Conditions |
301-622-4018 |
Martin Luther King Swim Center |
301-989-1206 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool |
301-652-1598 |
Park Police Non-Emergency |
301-949-8010 |
Park Police EMERGENCY |
301-949-3010 |
Montgomery Parks General Information |
301-495-2595 |
Park Map
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park Heart Smart Trail Map
Date of last update: May 28, 2009
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