The park, located in the Kennedy King neighborhood just north of downtown Indianapolis is where Robert F. Kennedy historically notified a crowd of the assassination of Dr. King.
“This site has long served as an inspiration for Indianapolis; with today’s announcement, it will become an even more beautiful and inspiring location,” Mayor Hogsett said. “Fifty-five years ago, Senator Robert Kennedy informed a crowd of Indianapolis residents of Dr. King’s assassination. What followed was a community effort to maintain peace, restore hope, and importantly, continue Doctor King’s work.
“Indy Parks is dedicated to creating places and experiences that inspire, and as we enhance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park we are building upon the park’s legacy and ensuring its future,” Director of Indy Parks Phyllis Boyd said. “This investment will completely reshape areas of the park and will give neighbors and visitors more space to gather, reflect, and of course play.”