Martin Luther King Memorial Park

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located on the near north side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1961, the park spans nearly 14 acres and is named after the renowned civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The park holds significant historical importance as it was the site where Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivered an impromptu speech on April 4, 1968, the night Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Kennedy's speech, which informed the gathered crowd of King's death and called for racial reconciliation, is credited with preventing riots in Indianapolis that night.

A central feature of the park is the Kennedy-King Landmark for Peace Memorial, dedicated in 1995. This sculpture, designed by Greg Perry and executed by Daniel Edwards, depicts Kennedy and King reaching out to each other. In 2018, the memorial was designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site and is part of the National Parks Service African American Civil Rights Network.

The park serves as a place for both recreation and reflection. It offers various facilities for physical activities and also provides spaces for community gatherings and events. The location continues to be a focal point for annual gatherings dedicated to the shared vision of peace and non-violence espoused by both King and Kennedy.