Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Walking Tour

Learn the history of Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, from its birth as part of our famous Olmsted Park system, through name and design changes, to its current status as the vital green space of its East Side neighborhood. Along the way, learn more about some of the buildings surrounding the park and the Buffalo Museum of Science within the park, hear about Buffalo’s first Black architect, and delight in viewing the works of two famous artists.

Meet at the south end of the park casino, the large yellow brick building in the park adjacent to the large splash pad in the center of the park. Parking is available along the park’s ring road (Humboldt Parkway South, which is parallel to Best Street). Note the ring road is one-way and must be entered from the intersection of Best Street and West Parade. From the parking area on the ring road, the park casino building is just past the playground and picnic shelters. 

Check in 5:15pm

Tour Procedures & Policies: 

• Reservations are required for all tours, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 18 people per group. 
  • Reservations close two hours before the tour’s scheduled start time (for example, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour). 
  • The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation. 
• Accessibility: Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility. 
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tours generally proceed rain or shine. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour. 
• See our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.
• By confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour, you acknowledge and accept Explore Buffalo’s tour policies.