Heritage Spring, Little Rock, Arkansas

## Overview Heritage Spring is a beloved roadside public drinking spring located along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. Situated in front of the MLK Heritage Center in Pulaski County, this spring has been in continuous use for many decades, serving as a community water source for generations of local residents and visitors alike. The spring is housed in a small brick and concrete enclosure topped with a protective roof, giving it a tidy, purposeful appearance that reflects its long history of public service. Water flows from a spigot at the end of the spring, making it easy to fill bottles or take a drink. The spring is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — a true community resource that never closes. While the water has historically been used as a drinking water source by the surrounding community, visitors should be aware that water quality can vary over time and independent testing is always a wise precaution. ## Directions The spring is located at approximately **3012 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206**. 1. From downtown Little Rock, head south/southwest on Roosevelt Road. 2. Turn onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 3. Continue west on MLK Drive for approximately 4 blocks. 4. Look for the **MLK Heritage Center** on the right-hand side of the road. 5. The spring enclosure will be visible at the curb directly in front of the Heritage Center. **GPS Coordinates:** 34.719715, -92.28994 The spring is right along the roadside, so parking is typically available on the street nearby. ## What to Expect Heritage Spring is an easy, no-hike-required stop — you can pull up to the curb and access the water almost immediately. The brick and concrete shelter with its roof keeps the spigot protected from the elements, and the setup is straightforward: simply turn the spigot to fill your container. Because it sits along a public road in an urban neighborhood, the spring is well-suited for a quick visit rather than a lengthy outing. The surrounding area along MLK Drive is a historically significant corridor in Little Rock, and the proximity to the MLK Heritage Center adds cultural context to the stop. The spring flows year-round and is accessible at all hours, making it a convenient resource regardless of when you're passing through. Bringing your own bottles or jugs is recommended, as there are no dispensing containers on-site.