Daejeon Park

Daejeon Park
Park sign, 2023
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LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°35′31″N 122°18′44″W / 47.5920°N 122.3122°W / 47.5920; -122.3122
Operated bySeattle Parks and Recreation

Daejeon Park is a public park in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Description

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Named after Seattle's sister city in South Korea and operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation, Daejeon Park is adjacent to Sturgus Park on the north side[1] of Beacon Hill.[2][3] Daejeon Park features an open space, a Korean style pagoda,[4] and views of Mount Rainier.[5] According to the website Roadside America, the pagoda was given to the city in 1998 and is called Taejonjeong, or "Pavilion of Greatness".[6]

  • Pagoda
    Pagoda
  • Commemorative plaque
    Commemorative plaque
  • Walkway
    Walkway

History

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In 2010, a group of mostly Korean community members gathered at the park to protest North Korea's bombardment of Yeonpyeongdo.[7]

Approximately 35 people gathered at Daejeon Park and marched to the Northwest African American Museum in 2016 as part of the I AM Procession organized by activist and artist Kimisha Turner to raise awareness of colorism.[8]

The Korean American Coalition hosted a park clean-up event for Korean American Service Day in 2019.[9]

Reception

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Sunset magazine has said the park "is a great spot for a picnic on the open lawn, but its walking paths and Koren-style pagoda make it a haven for quiet contemplation".[10] The park has been included in published walking tours of the city[11][12] and is referenced in the 2022 book Muddy Backroads: Stories from off the Beaten Path by Luanne Smith and Bonnie Jo Campbell.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Westerlind, Linnea (2017-06-01). Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local's Guide. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 978-1-68051-002-7. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  2. ^ "Daejeon Park". Seattle Parks and Recreation. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "BLOG: Beauty at Daejeon". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2011-10-27. Archived from the original on 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  4. ^ Patajo, Kara (May 4, 2017). "A Breath of Fresh Air: Dr. Jose Rizal & Daejeon Parks". The Daily of the University of Washington. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  5. ^ Romano, Craig (2018-08-13). Urban Trails Seattle: Shoreline, Renton, Kent, Vashon Island. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 978-1-68051-033-1. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  6. ^ "Seattle, WA - Taejonjeong: Korea Sister City Gift". RoadsideAmerica.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  7. ^ Dunlap, Wendi (2010-12-06). "Protest this morning in Daejeon Park". Beacon Hill Blog. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  8. ^ Swick, Shaun (2016-09-26). "United Colors". City Arts Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  9. ^ "THIS WEEK IN SOUTH SEATTLE—C-ID Happy Hour Food Walk, Diversity Checklist Cabaret, and more!". South Seattle Emerald. 2019-04-17. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  10. ^ "Best Small Towns to Live In". Sunset Magazine. 2016-01-08. Archived from the original on 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  11. ^ Westerlind, Linnea (2017-06-01). Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local's Guide. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 978-1-68051-002-7. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  12. ^ Humphrey, Clark (2018-08-21). Walking Seattle: 35 Tours of the Jet City's Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Scenic Views. Wilderness Press. ISBN 978-0-89997-814-7. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  13. ^ Smith, Luanne; Campbell, Bonnie Jo (2022-06-01). Muddy Backroads: Stories from off the Beaten Path. Madville Publishing. ISBN 978-1-956440-15-7. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
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