Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center & Pool

  1. 1 Photo of front doors at the Dr. MLK Jr. Community Center.
  2. 2 Photo of the King Center Gym.
  3. 3 Photo of the King Center painted mural in the outdoor patio.
  4. 4 Photo of the King Center Outdoor Patio.

Location: 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Phone: (650) 522-7470

About The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is home to many youth activities including PAL, the San Mateo Police Activities League, drop-in basketball, several dance and fitness classes, and a summer-time pool. It is also where some of San Mateo’s favorite happenings take place.

ALSO SEE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Assembly Room (120 occupancy)

  1. 1 Photo of King Center Assembly Room Stage
  2. 2 Photo of King Center Assembly Room
  3. 3 Photo of King Center Assembly Room centered
  4. 4 Photo of King Center Assembly Room from side of stage
  5. 5 Photo of King Center Assembly Room Kitchen
  6. 6 Photo of King Center Assembly Room on stage

Social Room A (42 occupancy)

  1. 1 Photo of King Center Social Room A from corner of room
  2. 2 Photo of King Center Social Room A
  3. 3 Photo of King Center Social Room A with window
  4. 4 Photo of King Center Social Room A with divider

Social Room B (53 occupancy)

  1. 1 Photo of King Center Social Room B
  2. 2 King Center Social Room B from corner
  3. 3 Photo of King Center Social Room B from kitchen
  4. 4 Rental Kitchen
  5. 5 Social Room B Kitchen 3
  6. 6 Kitchen Rental (3)
  7. 7 Kitchen Rental (2)

Social Room A & B (88 occupancy)

  1. 1 Photo of King Center Social A and B Room from corner
  2. 2 Photo of King Center Social A and B Room from Room A
  3. 3 Photo of King Center Social A and B Room from Room A corner

Conference Room (34 occupancy)

  1. 1 Photo of King Center Conference Room from corner
  2. 2 Photo of King Center Conference Room from hallway
  3. 3 Photo of King Center Conference Room from back wall

Dr. MLK Jr. Community Pool

  1. 1 King Pool (6)
  2. 2 King Pool (4)
  3. 3 King Pool
  4. 4 King Pool (5)
  5. 5 King Pool (8)

725 Monte Diablo Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

The Dr. MLK Jr. Community Pool will reopen mid-June of 2026.

Facilities include:

  • Pool #1: 5 lane 25 yard pool 3’ to 9’ deep
  • Pool #2: 20’ by 16’ training pool from 0 to 3 ½’ deep
  • Heated locker rooms with showers and lockers
  • Plenty of deck space with tables and chairs, with a convenient children’s park located right outside the pool

For information about renting the swim facility, contact the Aquatics team at (650) 522-7460.

Pool Rules & Regulations

  • Everyone entering the facility must pay the admission fee.
  • Proper swimwear is required to enter the pool. Street clothing is not allowed. For safety and water clarity, only white t-shirts may be worn over swimwear.
  • Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18+ ) in the water. One adult per child.
  • Flotation devices must be securely attached to the body and coast guard approved.
  • No inflatable devices permitted.
  • Children in diapers must wear a swim diaper in the pool. Swim diapers can be purchased at the pool.
  • Advanced reservations required for groups over 10 people.
  • All youth 17 and younger are required to take a swim test prior to entering the water during rec swim.