This file documents the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation's activities related to the maintenance and upkeep of Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center. Obtained in a donation to the archive from the Department of Recreation, records in this file were originally housed in a folder labeled King, ML RC. The file includes memorandums, work orders, Final Acceptance notices, and technical manuals.

This file contains photographs of the site before construction of the recreation center, interior and exterior views of the building, children playing on playground equipment, day care class, senior citizens arts and crafts, and staff working in their offices. Events documented include the dedication ceremony, basketball games, and the opening day of the pool. Notable people featured in this file include Senator Edmund Muskie, Mayor James Tate, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.