Judkins Park and Playfield
Playground at the park, 2021
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°35′39″N 122°18′14″W / 47.59417°N 122.30389°W / 47.59417; -122.30389

Judkins Park and Playfield is a public park in Seattle's Central District,[1] in the U.S. state of Washington. The park has a concrete roller rink.[2][3][4]

The park has been the site of protests and other events, including the Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Festival & Parade.[5] Thousands gathered for a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020.[6][7] In 2022, demonstrators gathered on May Day in support of immigrant rights.[8][9] Additionally, the Northwest African American Museum hosted Skate to Freedom Party & Community Day" in conjunction with Juneteenth,[10] and approximately 100 educators gathered on Labor Day in preparation to strike.[11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Seattle's Central District community steps up after shooting at Judkins Park". MyNorthwest.com. 2021-09-30. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  2. ↑ "Juneteenth in Seattle: "… this is a beautiful thing"". The Seattle Times. 2022-06-19. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  3. ↑ "In Seattle, Roller Skating Is a Fashion Haven". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  4. ↑ Farmer, Megan (2020-10-09). "Seattle roller skaters take on the pandemic: 'Reclaiming of joy under any circumstance'". www.kuow.org. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  5. ↑ "Celebrate Black Heritage, Joy, and Unity at Umoja Fest 2022". South Seattle Emerald. 2022-08-03. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  6. ↑ "Thousands march in Seattle — in silence — to show support of Black lives". The Seattle Times. 2020-06-12. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  7. ↑ "Photo Essay: 60,000 Silent Protesters Send Loud Message Against Racism". South Seattle Emerald. 2020-06-13. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  8. ↑ "Photos: Annual May Day march for workers' and immigrant rights at Judkins Park". KOMO. 2022-05-01. Archived from the original on 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  9. ↑ "May Day march advocating for workers', immigrants' rights in downtown Seattle". king5.com. May 1, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  10. ↑ "Juneteenth 2022: A Guide to Celebrating in the South End". South Seattle Emerald. 2022-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  11. ↑ "Seattle teachers prepare for a strike as negotiations continue". The Seattle Times. 2022-09-05. Archived from the original on 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
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