| Martin Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | 155 Jackson St., Charleston, South Carolina 29401 |
| Coordinates | 32°47′59″N 79°56′20″W / 32.799732°N 79.938829°W / 32.799732; -79.938829 |
| Area | 3.62 acres (1.46 ha) |
| Operated by | City of Charleston |
Martin Park is a public park in Charleston, South Carolina. It is bounded by Lee (south), Jackson (north), Hanover (west), and America (east) Streets. The park includes a softball field, a playground, a basketball court, tennis courts, community center and a large swimming pool.
The pool, known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool, was added in 1973. The pool had initially been planned for a nearby park at Hampstead Square, but the ground was deemed unsuitable. The Olympic sized pool opened to the public in June 1974 and is the only public 50-meter pool in the region. It is one of two public pools in the city of Charleston that are open all year.
References
- "Martin Park". Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- "Pool Foundation Laid". Charleston News & Courier. October 19, 1973. pp. 1-B. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- Alston, John (January 16, 1973). "Pool, Gym Sites Changed". Charleston News & Courier. pp. 1-B. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- "City Swimming Pool Opening Set Today". Charleston News & Courier. June 5, 1974. pp. 8A. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- "Lowcountry leaders agree: Natatorium a great idea". Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- "Aquatics". Retrieved November 10, 2013.