Martin Luther King Jr Memorial

Wow. Can I say how mesmerized I am by this memorial?
It’s got a beautiful waterfall cascading down in a pool of rocks and as it flows out to the sides the entire pool gets calm and quiet. If you walk behind the waterfall, take the time to read the quotes written on glass-​like walls. It’s truly quite an experience.
And of course, there’s an upstairs! With more water shows, like thousands of little streams trickling and overflowing down a wall. All the while, you can sit on the marble-​like steps watching it peacefully.
Great place to take a walk to calm the soul. I especially love it at night!

This place waste so much water…
California is having a drought right now.
We DO NOT need these places wasting all our God Damm water on some black dude.

This is a beautiful waterfall designed memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Located in San Francisco’s eclectic Mission District.
It’s super easy to find and definitely worth capturing. I enjoy seeing how different cities across the States honor Dr. King, I must say SF did me proud with this memorial.

The phrase «let justice roll down like water» is beautifully realized at this Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. This Yebra Buena Gardens structure is in the crux of San Francisco. A giant fountain pours water down while visitors can take a look at pictures and quotes from the doctor himself. The gardens above the memorial also make visiting here even more worth it.
Time after time, I have gone here. The fountain is synchronized to such vision. It is a calm sound in that fountain, a perfect environment for learning some history.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial makes Yebra Buena Gardens what it is.

This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! In the heart of the city this place is truly a hidden gem indeed.
Yerba Buena Gardens has TONS to offer but THIS is the BEST thing they could have created here.
If you have never been here before, you MUST go! I’m in awe right now still thinking about it. I came here during the time my younger sister came to visit and we found ourselves walking to Yerba Buena Gardens which is walking distance from Powell.
I came during a nice sunny day and seen tons of people just lying down in the grassy area having lunch, enjoying the sun and reading. This is such a great place to relax and take in the atmosphere.
This waterfall is 20 feet high and 50 feet wide with Dr. King’s inspiring words, poems and images from the civil rights movement engraved in the wall. Talk about history! OH BOY! The waterfall spills over large pieces of granite, giving a roaring type of sound in the background that blocks out the city sounds and allows a moment for peace and contemplation. I can see myself coming here when I want to clear my mind, take a nice walk or just come to think and have some peace and quiet.
As you read the famous speech «I have a dream» that is etched on glass panels, the powerful words are touched by the power of the waterfall you are walking behind.
The memorial is free and open to all so don’t waste NO time this is a MUST SEE!

This is one of my very favorite places to go in SF. It’s inspirational and carries an incredible energy.

The memorial is right in the middle of Yerba Buena Gardens. It has a beautiful infinity pool, waterfall and great stonework. A great memorial for a great man

Talk about hidden gems,
For me the Martin Luther King Memorial is a Magnificent, and Moving Monument.
I find that the Water Fall adds power to the experience,

Inscribed.
«No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until «justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.» — Martin Luther King, Jr.
You’ll find this on one of the walls. Part of a powerful and peaceful memorial. Just like the man himself.

Awesome little memorial to MLK Jr. As you walk behind the waterfall all surrounding noise is blocked out so you are able to focus on reading the inspiring quotes that are carved into slabs of stone. They also translated the quotes into many different languages, including Japanese and Korean!

What a great find!!! I didn’t know where I was going or what was ahead. I just followed the sound of the water. And there it was — a wall of cascading water. It was beautiful! The whole space is just so tranquil and peaceful. I ended up spending more than an hour checking out the place — just hanging out — soaking in the sound and scenery. Ahhhhhhhh… I’ll definitely want to visit here again when the trees and flowers are in bloom.
Such an AWESOME space!

What a fantastic testamement to one of the greatest men in history.

On an ordinary day, that being not on MLK holiday, the memorial would be a nice, peaceful place to be. Enjoy the open green grass, the sounds of the waterfall, a beautiful sunny day & a moment to yourself, what more could you ask for in the middle of the city?!
If you’re in the city for a conference then definitely take your lunch over to Yerba Buena Gardens & soak in the scenery. You won’t be disappointed.

There is nothing more inspirational or more beautiful than the symbolism behind love and equality. Here at this MLK Jr. Memorial, there is no exception.
I find myself visiting this particular area quite often as it’s located right in the middle of the Yerba Buena Gardens. There are several waterfalls that overcast the powerfully engraved statements dedicated to unity, which is also remarkably engraved in several different languages as well. This to me shows the true underlying message of how we all are truly one and the same and that we crave acceptance amongst each other regardless of background or color.
It’s a wonderful place to reflect how far we’ve come in humanity and given the ability to truly appreciate one another. We still have a ways to go, but we’re making progress.
Great place to visit when you’re in the area!

The only memory I have of this wonderful, architectural place is a homeless bum lying on the grass jacking off. In open space. With people and children around. Not a care in the world. Freedom at last. Quite disturbing actually.

For the years I lived in San Francisco I would often grab some food in the Metrion and then enjoy it at the MLK memorial.
It’s very peaceful !
I like looking up at the big Hyatt hotel across the street. Theres also the old church that I always found peace looking at.
Grab a sandwich and enjoy the park

I’ve already sung the praises of The Yerba Buena Gardens in general. But it’s the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial that makes it unique.
It’s so great to be able to take a break from the ustle and bustle of City life and just listen to a babbling brooke. Or the majestic sound of rushing water crashing on rocks. RIGHT IN THE MIDDL EOF THE CITY!
And on thos oh so rare hot days, a little fountain mist does a body good.

This waterfall is sick.
MLK was an awesome human being.
I’m sure there is an amazing metaphor for walking behind the falling water and reading the inscriptions on the wall as it pertains to Martin Luther King Jr. but I just geeked out on the presentation and design of the space.
The play of water and light refraction at night is beautiful.

The first time I heard Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s «I Have A Dream» speech years ago on the radio while crossing the Bay Bridge, I was so moved I cried.
I became oblivious to the traffic around me and I became so absorbed in the beauty of his words and his vision.
Dr. King’s speech in its entirety «I Have a Dream» which was delivered on 28 August 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.:
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And here are some of Dr. King’s words that moved me:
«Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends.
And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: „We hold these truths to be self-​evident, that all men are created equal.“
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today!»
Yerba Buena Garden celebrates Dr. King’s life and his life’s mission. A quiet place to read and contemplate his poems in 13 different languages including Tagalog which is my first language.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is situated behind a majestic waterfall fifty (50) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide which cascades over Sierra granite lit by blue lights.
I try to walk behind the waterfalls whenever I am at Yerba Buena at night. With the towering San Francisco buildings and city lights as its backdraft, it is a beautiful and calming place to be in San Francisco.
And it is free of charge for all to see.
Thank you, Dr. King, for the beautiful legacy you left us.

If you are lucky to be in S.F. on a warm sunny day, an afternoon at Yerba Buena Gardens is magic. It was for me and my husband, and we loved it so much we tied the knot at St. Patrick’s. While this area holds beautiful personal memories, the MLK Memorial and waterfall is the standout in the park.
Most people fail to notice that you can walk behind the wall of water – To properly experience the awe of this monument you’ve got to risk getting a little wet and venture within. A stone walkway guides you under an arc of water into the heart of the cavernous center. There you can read quotes while the deafening rush of water surrounding you lulls you into a contemplative state. It’s an experience I struggle to put into words.
I woke up today imagining myself in the heart of that waterfall with the water rushing overhead and the deafening cacophony of emotion it brings. I think of struggle, sacrifice, despair, disappointment, opportunity, hope, optimism, change and triumph. I emerge from the powerful center into the incredible beauty of my surroundings stronger, hopeful, eager, proud and grateful. Today we reflect on one monumental era of change embodied in Martin Luther King Jr., while tomorrow we usher in a new era of hope and optimism realized in our first Black President, Barack Obama. We still have work to do, but just for this moment, I relish in the beauty of progress.