Martin Luther King Drive Area is a prominent neighborhood on the northwestern side of Shreveport, Louisiana. This large community is adjacent to the downtown area, which means that residents are within walking distance or a short drive from many of the city’s main attractions.
The neighborhood’s boundaries are roughly created by North Lakeshore Drive and Shreveport Blanchard Highway on the west, North Hearne Avenue/State Highway 3094/U.S. Highway 71 on the south, and North Market Street/State Highway 1 on the east. Interstate 220 traverses the community from west to east. The zip code for this Caddo County community is 71107.
This massive neighborhood is a mix of commercial options and residential areas, plus plenty of undeveloped green space. The residential offerings include a mix of single-family homes and multi-family rental properties, with something for nearly every lifestyle and budget. Most of the community’s commercial offerings are along its eastern boundary, including the Market Street Plaza and Market Plaza Shopping Centers.
These shopping centers are just a few of the shopping, dining, and entertainment options within a few minutes of the Martin Luther King Drive Area. Neighborhood residents are also a short drive from the many unique shops and entertainment spots in the downtown area and along the nearby riverfront. Many events and festivities are frequently held to celebrate local arts and culture. Other prominent features and facilities close to home include the downtown airport and a number of medical centers.
For outdoor recreation, residents of this community frequent nearby Cross Lake, which partially borders the neighborhood on the west. This freshwater reservoir covers more than 8,500 acres and is partially surrounded by wetlands and forestland. It is popular for boating and fishing, and two lakefront parks offer opportunities for tennis, baseball, disc golf, and hiking. Both parks also offer playgrounds and fishing piers.