Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
353 Court Street
Rochester, NY 14607
United States
![Photo of the mural at MLK Park in Downtown Rochester.](/sites/default/files/2024-07/mlkrj_parks23-9691.jpg)
Located in the East End District of downtown Rochester and adjacent to the Strong Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park (formally Manhattan Square Park) is a popular gathering place.
The park boasts grassy berms, a historic urban fountain, a skating rink, a playground, and much more.
MLK Park Fountain & Ice Rink
Summer: In the warmer months, the ice rink doubles as a reflecting pool equipped with three fountains. The colorful playground provides a water spray park to cool children off from the summer heat. Benches and picnic tables around the rink serve as picnic spots during the summer.
Winter: The outdoor ice skating rink boasts a kidney-shaped surface that is 30 percent larger than the original rink. Patrons can enjoy an expanded warming shelter that features a heated floor and fireplace, new rental skates and a sound and lighting system.