Hoa Mai Park
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| Hoa Mai Park | |
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 The park in 2024 | |
 Interactive map of Hoa Mai Park | |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°35′56″N 122°18′58″W / 47.5988°N 122.3160°W |
| Area | .27 acres (0.11 ha) |
| Opened | July 27, 2024 |
| Operated by | Seattle Parks and Recreation |
Hoa Mai Park is a public pocket park[1] in the Little Saigon part of Seattle's Chinatown–International District, in the U.S. state of Washington. The .27-acre (0.11 ha) green space opened on July 27, 2024.[2]
The .27-acre (0.11 ha) green space between Jackson and King Streets is operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. It cost approximately $3.5 million to develop.[3] The park's opening in July 2024 was attended by mayor Bruce Harrell and featured a lion dance.[4][5] Hoa Mai Park is patrolled by park rangers and hosts buskers.[6]
The Jackson Street entrance has a monumental sculpture by artist Kalina Chung called Through. The park also has bamboo, flowers, and trees. There is also a playground, an area for events and performances, and permanent light fixtures.[4]
In March 2025, the park was closed and gates installed to deal with criminal use of the park.[7]
