Judkins Park and Playfield

Judkins Park and Playfield
Playground at the park, 2021
Location	Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°35′39″N122°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]

See also

• List of parks in Seattle

References

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