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Judkins Park and Playfield

Coordinates: 47°35′39″N 122°18′14″W / 47.59417°N 122.30389°W / 47.59417; -122.30389
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Judkins Park and Playfield
Playground at the park, 2021
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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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  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.