Hoa Mai Park is a public pocket park[1] 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.[2]

Hoa Mai Park
The park in 2024
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LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°35′56″N 122°18′58″W / 47.5988°N 122.3160°W / 47.5988; -122.3160
Area.27 acres (0.11 ha)
OpenedJuly 27, 2024
Operated bySeattle Parks and Recreation

Description and history

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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.[3] The park's opening in July 2024 was attended by mayor Bruce Harrell and featured a lion dance.[4][5] Hoa Mai Park is patrolled by park rangers and hosts buskers.[6]

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.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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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