Black Lives Matter.

My kids and I went on a self-guided walking tour in Seattle’s Central Distrct/Area (part 1) of parks and facilities named in honor of African Americans in our community (and beyond)!

Featured parks and facilities include:

• Prentis I. Frazier Park
• Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA
• Homer Harris Park
• Liberty Bank Building
• Medgar Evars Pool
• Alvin Larkins Park
• William Grose Park

Join us as we celebrate and discover more about Seattle’s Black History by playing the video below!

Black History in Seattle’s Parks Part 2

The whole family hopped on bikes for part 2 of our recognition of notable African American in Seattle’s history.  We visited 7 more parks, and learned about civil rights activists, public servants, and community leaders who have made a difference in shaping our fine city.

Featured parks and facilities include:

• Powell Barnett Park
• Edwin T. Pratt Park
• Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park
• Flo Ware Park
• Sam Smith Park
• Northwest African American Museum
• Judge Charles M. Stokes Overlook
• John C. Little Park

Thank you to the Seattle Parks and Recreation for providing the information for our walking and bike riding tours.  If you are interested in learning more, head to their “Explore Seattle’s Black History” page.     

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