Seattle is getting a new park, and it is officially opening this weekend. The new Hoa Mai Park will be located in the Little Saigon neighborhood, and there is a celebration for its opening.
Seattle Parks and Recreation and Friends of Little Saigon are inviting the community to a ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
According to organizers, the free celebration will offer music, food, Lion dance performance by Mak Fai Kung Fu and children’s activities.
“Activated with new art installations, a play area for youth, and accessible gathering spaces for events, the new Hoa Mai Park will help foster stronger community connections in the heart of our cherished Little Saigon neighborhood,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell.
“This project exemplifies our One Seattle value of collaboration with community, and I’m grateful for the partnership with Friends of Little Saigon to make this park a vibrant place that honors the history, culture, and character of this special part of our city. I am looking forward to the many Lunar New Year and other community celebrations that will occur in this park!”
The park is located at 1224 S. King Street, and the city says it provides flexible urban open space for residents, workers and visitors to the neighborhood.
The park’s name was from a community call for naming suggestions, and Hoa Mai is the “name of a yellow flower that blooms in early spring and signifies the rebirth, a sense of renewal.”
Seattle artist Kalina Chung created an art piece for the park, which is a free-standing piece serving as an entryway to the park from S Jackson St.
“It is inspired by Vietnamese Tube Houses – narrow multi-story homes – she encountered during her travels to Saigon and the buildings adjacent to the park,” states the city.
Mark your calendars for this weekend, or plan a visit to the new park soon!
Hoa Mai Park opening
When: Saturday, July 27th
Where: 1224 S. King Street
Cost: Free
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