Martin Luther King Junior Park — Attraction in Yakima

Soooo 2 stars because I’m sure there is nothing wrong with the actual pool and its facilities however as of now we have had a terrible experience since they opened. Every weekend it’s the SAME families going and waiting in line hours early to get in and new people cannot really get in. There are so many kids who are wanting to go swim and try out the new pool but the same few families are always there hours early, sitting in lawn chairs to get in knowing that the capacity is 250! Or is it??? It’s not 250 due to them not having enough life guards. There is no time limit on how long you can stay so if you aren’t the 1st 50-100 people in line, you could wait In Line for hours and there is no guarantee you’re getting inside. Go during the weekdays if you can! This weekend we decided to go 1 hour early in hopes to get in and it was the same (exact) people waiting in line as last weekend. Not only that but they wait in line and then when it’s time to go in, they let their families go in with them who weren’t there originally waiting. The family waiting in front of us originally had 4 and when they opened the gates a SUV pulls up with 8 people, making their party 12. They need to do something about this happening because it’s very disheartening and unfair to the rest of the community. So many crying kids this afternoon. Also, if you’re looking for a job, they need life guards apparently. :) these same families that keep going to wait in line hours before super early should be curious to the rest of the community who hasn’t had a chance to attend and stay home one weekend into maybe let some other kids swim… we’re on the way...

This place was nice, plenty of shade from the trees, lots of room for parking along the streets, kids toys picnic tables and the water part area that is free! Perfect for the kids on hot days👍🌞💦 nice large flat grass areas with enough picnic tables and covered area for large family gathering, and even though it's in downtown Yakima, it was a very comfortable and nice place to go, no sense if doubt or safety concerns IMO!! Definitely worth checking out another great place in the beautiful, friendly, and warm Yakima valley...

All though my son had a bad accident here last year becuase he slipped on slimy stuff in the spray pad and had to get his head stapled, he still loves it here bought him water shoes and they don't slip so he just plays in the water without fear, at first he was terrified, now he just has fun it seems like the slimy issue has been fixed. It would be nice to have bathrooms here, and if people would put their garbage in the cans they have all around the park. Other than that it...