Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center

Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center

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Inspiring and motivating the community to realize & achieve their full potential. The goal of the Martin Luther King, Jr.

Recreation center is to inspire and enable people to realize, magnify, and achieve their full potential through committed, supervised instruction, educational initiatives, and community outreach to support the development of individual’s future endeavors. The MLK Center offers after-school recreation programs, summer fun camps, senior programs, adult fitness, men's and women's fitness programs, and more!

09/04/2026

It’s time to get BETTER!

09/01/2026

Starting today! Feel free to drop off your gently used or new coats for the community! Ask for Kim Vela

Photos from Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center's post 08/31/2026

It’s almost time for After School programming, and you still have time to visit and register! If you have already, make sure you come to Parent Night, this Friday!

Photos from South Bend Venues Parks & Arts's post 08/26/2026

Don't forget—registration for VPA Coed Youth Basketball closes next Friday, September 4!

Register here:
https://websites.eventlink.com/s/south-bend-venues-parks-arts/Registrations

Once registration closes, teams will be finalized and uniforms will be ordered, so be sure to register your athlete before the deadline!

The season will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center, with practices beginning the week of October 19.

Game Schedule
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
December 5
December 12 - End-of-Season Tournament

VPA Coed Youth Basketball is a great opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, build confidence, learn teamwork, and make new friends in a positive environment. Secure your little one's spot today!

08/26/2026

Pop in at the Dream Center and register now! For free!

08/25/2026

Shout out to Adrienne Batteast Mba Mhs and the members of the NPHC, always helping VPA provide uniforms & supplies for the Annual Back-2-School Boogie!

08/25/2026

Big shout out to the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho, along with several other organizations helping with VPA events!

08/24/2026

It’s back!!!!
JOIN US FOR OPEN RUNS PACKED WITH MUSIC, FOOD, AND NONSTOP ENERGY! FRIDAY NIGHT HOOPS is the place for 6TH-8TH graders to hang out, hoop, and enjoy a safe night with friends, peers, and mentors! At the MLK Dream Center!

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1522 W Linden Street
South Bend, IN
46628

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm