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dr. martin

luther

king jr.

square

SITE LOCATION: Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. & Woodland STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park This park located south of Brush Creek Greenway and west of Highway
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 71, is adjacent to both single and multi-family residential and civic/

Central
PARK DISTRICT: institutional land uses. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Square Park has new
park signage, multiple protections from the weather elements, and
ESTABLISHED: 1978 offers clear ADA-compliant routes between amenities. Overall this
ACREAGE: 42 acres park is highly attractive, well-maintained, and evokes a strong feeling of
safety with plenty of places to sit. Most of the amenities and structures
are new and in great condition. Opportunities for improvement include:
PARK AMENITIES • Extra trash pickup and cleanup
• More pleasant places to sit that are near shade and existing trees
• Benches (13)
• Bridge (1)
• Drinking Fountain (4)
• Grills (1)
• Multi-Use Trail (1)
• New Park Sign (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Parking Lighting (2) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Parking Lot (1)
• Pedestrian Lighting (4) UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD ✓ EXCELLENT
• Picnic Shelter (1)
• Picnic Tables (9)
• Playground (1)
• Public Art (1)
• Regulatory Sign (4)
• Restrooms (Permanent) (2) Usability11 Comfort/Character-30
• Shade Structures (1)
• Sports Lighting (18)
• Tennis Courts (4)
• Trash Receptacles (11) Accessibility-19 Amenities-24 TOTAL SCORE

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