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Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pad

South Bend, IN

Official city splash pad at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in South Bend for free neighborhood summer water play.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park in South Bend, home to an official splash pad.

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What stands out

A useful neighborhood splash option when you want something simple, free, and city-run.

Good fit

  • Free summer neighborhood outings
  • Short splash sessions
  • Families rotating through city splash-pad options

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a highly documented feature set
  • Destination-day visitors

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pad is one of the official South Bend splash-pad locations listed by Venues Parks & Arts. It serves as a neighborhood water-play option for families who want a free outdoor stop during the summer season. It's best approached as a practical community splash location rather than a destination spray park.

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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Apr 10, 2026
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