The Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade is an artistic, commemorative urban oasis. Through incremental development, CCDC transformed an under-utilized railroad right-of-way into an attractive visual and physical link between the waterfront and downtown. This half-mile linear park, part of downtown’s urban trails system, features a wide pedestrian walkway embedded with granite segments memorializing Dr. King’s words. Landscaping is colorful and “serape” style. Three unique sculptures celebrate the themes of Dr. King’s work. The walkway cuts through an urban forest of more than 200 trees, colorful flower and grass “buttons,” shrubs, walkways, natural stone benches, bicycle lanes, and jogging paths. This is an ideal location to reflect, picnic, exercise, and enjoy nature without leaving downtown. The San Diego Multicultural Festival is held here each January.

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