Martin Park

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.[1]

Martin Park
Location155 Jackson St., Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Coordinates32.799732°N 79.938829°E / 32.799732; 79.938829
Area3.62 acres (1.46 ha)
Operated byCity of Charleston

The pool, known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool, was added in 1973.[2] The pool had initially been planned for a nearby park at Hampstead Square, but the ground was deemed unsuitable.[3] The Olympic sized pool opened to the public in June 1974[4] and is the only public 50-meter pool in the region.[5] It is one of two public pools in the city of Charleston that are open all year.[6]

References
  1. "Martin Park". Retrieved November 10, 2013.
  2. "Pool Foundation Laid". Charleston News & Courier. October 19, 1973. pp. 1-B. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  3. Alston, John (January 16, 1973). "Pool, Gym Sites Changed". Charleston News & Courier. pp. 1-B. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  4. "City Swimming Pool Opening Set Today". Charleston News & Courier. June 5, 1974. pp. 8A. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  5. "Lowcountry leaders agree: Natatorium a great idea". Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
  6. "Aquatics". Retrieved November 10, 2013.
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