Flo Ware Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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Flo Ware Park is a public park in Seattles Central District[1] / Leschi neighborhoods, in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] It was named for Flo Ware in 1982.
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| Flo Ware Park | |
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Park sign, 2024 | |
 Interactive map of Flo Ware Park | |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47.5994°N 122.2959°W |
| Operated by | Seattle Parks and Recreation |
Description and history
The 21,600-square-foot park is located at the southeast corner of 28th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. The city purchased the land for $46,000 in 1969, and the park was named after the African-American community activist Flo Ware in 1982.[3][4]
The park has a playground,[5] a half basketball court,[6] benches, and a lawn. The entrance has a sculpture inspired by Ware with the phrases "build community" and "get involved".[7] Among murals at the park is Find Yourself Outside, which depicts "Black people in a Pacific Northwest landscape swimming, paddleboarding, dancing, camping, and exploring the urban outdoors", according to the South Seattle Emerald.[8]
Sculpture at entrance
Playground
Sign about Flo Ware
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