Donnie Chin International Children’s Park

What to know

The Donnie Chin International Children's Park is a dedicated public space for children, spanning 0.2 acres at the corner of Lane and 7th Avenue South in Seattle's Chinatown–International District. The park was originally established in 1981 and underwent a significant renovation in 2012 to revitalize the space. This revitalization effort began in 2007 when the community noticed disrepair and overgrown vegetation, eventually leading to Seattle voters approving funding for the renovation in 2008. Landscape architect Karen Kiest designed the updated park, designed to be a play-focused neighborhood park. It features a variety of play opportunities, including a dedicated play area with drums, an open lawn, and gathering spaces for the community. The landscaping is carefully curated to provide a beautiful environment for local families. One of the most striking features of the park is the iconic bronze dragon play sculpture by artist Gerard Tsutakawa. This sculpture serves as both a piece of art and active play equipment, allowing children to frequent the park and climb on the dragon. Additionally, local Seattle artist Stuart Nakamura created new art pieces for the renovated park, adding to the artistic ownset of the Named after community leader Donnie Chin, the park serves as a part of the busy Chinatown–International District neighborhood, providing a sanctuary for play and leisure in the middle of the urban same environment.

Visitor tips

• Look for the bronze dragon sculpture; it is the park's most iconic feature.
• The park is small (0.2 acres), so a short visit is sufficient to see everything.
• Since it is a neighborhood playground, it is a best time to visit during the afternoon when local children are playing.

Nearby context

Located at the corner of Lane and 7th Avenue South, the park is nestled within the heart of the Chinatown–International District, providing a green space for children in a busy urban neighborhood.