Sparqkids San Mateo Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Parent reviewed

Solid, well-rounded park near downtown with swings, basketball, soccer, and a community center — safe, reliable, and great for all ages. A dependable family favorite!

Big kid play structure
Big kid play structure

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.3 · 225 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Fenced
fully
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street, lot

Large parking lot with plenty of parking available.

Changing table
no
Address
725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with 3.5 yr old and 2 yr old

Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a dependable, well-rounded neighborhood park that delivers comfortably across the board. The play structure is fairly large with good variety for both younger and older kids, complemented by 4 big kid swings and 4 baby swings. A basketball court and large soccer field round out the amenities nicely.

Connected to the community center and conveniently located close to downtown, the whole setup feels cohesive and well-maintained. The area has a safe, well-patrolled vibe that makes it easy to relax while the kids play.

Nothing here will stop you in your tracks, but everything is solid and reliable. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.

A great everyday park for families looking for a comfortable, convenient outing close to downtown when Central Park is too crowded.

Quick facts

Shade
none
Shade sources
  • None
Surface
wood-chips
Water feature
none
Separate toddler zone
Yes
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes
Dogs allowed
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
5
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Other features
  • Grass field
  • Basketball
Also worth knowing
Community center is next to the park

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Ride-on toys
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
  • Tall slides
Highest structure
tall

Environment

Crowd
Light
Crowd type
Mixed
Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Good

Maintenance

Equipment condition
Cleanliness

Hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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