Hoa Mai Park
Hoa Mai Park is a public pocket park in the Little Saigon part of Seattle's Chinatown–International District, in the U.S. state of Washington. The .27-acre (0.11 ha) green space opened on July 27, 2024.
Description and history
The .27-acre (0.11 ha) green space between Jackson and King Streets is operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. It cost approximately $3.5 million to develop. The park's opening in July 2024 was attended by mayor Bruce Harrell and featured a lion dance. Hoa Mai Park is patrolled by park rangers and hosts buskers.
The Jackson Street entrance has a monumental sculpture by artist Kalina Chung called Through. The park also has bamboo, flowers, and trees. There is also a playground, an area for events and performances, and permanent light fixtures.
See also
References
- ^ LAPWORTH, EMMA (August 1, 2024). "Pocket park unveiled in Little Saigon". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate New Hoa Mai Park in Little Saigon Neighborhood". Seattle Parks and Recreation. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "New Hoa Mai Park opens in Little Saigon neighborhood". Seattle's Child. 2024-08-02. Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Robinson, Chetanya (2024-08-08). "Little Saigon's new park, Hoa Mai, blooms between Jackson and King Street". International Examiner. Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Matsuzawa, Shirah (2024-07-27). "New park opens in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood". FOX 13 Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Hoa Mai Park grand opening". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2024-07-29. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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