Name: | Kids Play Area by Seattle Nude Beach Canceled After Pushback |
Authors: | Greenstone, Scott |
Published Date: | 7 Dec. 2023 |
Indexed Date: | 1 Jan. 2024 |
Web Link: | https://www.knkx.org/government/2023-12-07/community-seattle-kids-play-area-denny-blaine-park-nude-beach |
Index Status: | Complete |
Original Language: | English |
Genre: | Non-Fiction |
Citation: | Greenstone, Scott. “Kids Play Area by Seattle Nude Beach Canceled After Pushback.” KNKX Public Radio, 7 Dec. 2023, https://www.knkx.org/government/2023-12-07/community-seattle-kids-play-area-denny-blaine-park-nude-beach |
Summary
Community members in Seattle gathered to protest the proposed construction of a playground at Denny Blaine Park, known as a nude beach and safe space for the queer and trans community, prompting Seattle Parks and Recreation to reconsider the location due to community feedback. The proposed playground has sparked controversy as it is seen as potentially displacing and endangering the LGBTQIA+ community, with advocates expressing concerns about the donor's intention and possible conflicts with neighborhood families.