Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Splash Pad

South Bend, IN

Official South Bend splash-pad location tied to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center grounds.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center grounds in South Bend, listed as an official splash-pad location.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Worth knowing if you want another city-run South Bend splash option, especially near community-center activity.

Good fit

  • Neighborhood families
  • Short free splash visits
  • Families already using nearby community-center amenities

Consider another option if

  • Families seeking destination-style water features
  • Visitors wanting extensive published feature details

Know Before You Go

Season
Typically Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Mixed ages
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Partly shaded
  • Open access
Read more about this location

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Splash Pad is listed by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts as one of the city's active splash-pad locations. Because it is tied to a community-center site, it may appeal to families already using nearby programming or neighborhood amenities. It is best treated as a practical local warm-weather stop with city-run access.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

South Bend, IN

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Sources & Updates

3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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