Donnie Chin International Children's Park, Urban park in Chinatown-International District, Seattle, United States.
Donnie Chin International Children's Park is a small green space in the Chinatown-International District with an open lawn, picnic tables, and modern play equipment. Located at the corner of Lane Street and 7th Avenue South, it provides multiple seating areas for adults supervising children.
The park was established in 1981 and named after Donnie Chin, founder of the International District Emergency Center. Major renovations took place in 2012 following funding approval by Seattle voters for parks and green spaces.
The park's nickname, "Dragon Park", comes from Gerard Tsutakawa's 1978 bronze dragon play sculpture. In the 2012 renovation, Stuart Nakamura added three works based on toys from the neighbourhood's Asia-Pacific cultures: "Spin" (a stainless-steel spinning top), "I-Ching Coin" and "SepakTakraw Ball".
The park features easily accessible play equipment and green areas designed for small children to run and explore. Multiple seating areas throughout allow adults to watch children while taking a break from activity.
The bronze dragon was made in 1978, three years before the park opened, on a commission from the Parks Department. It first stood in the sand play area and was moved to the northern edge during the 2012 renovation. Its popularity gave the site the nickname "Dragon Park".
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