Judkins Park and Playfield
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LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
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 Playground at the park, 2021 | |
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| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°35′39″N 122°18′14″W / 47.59417°N 122.30389°W |
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]
