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A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.

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Capitol Hill's main park is a public sanctuary and community hub, complete with multiple promenade paths, a kids' play area, a fountain, a reflecting pond, and athletic fields. Locals can often be seen playing on the oversized chessboards. One of the more recent additions to the park is the AIDS Memorial Pathway, a series of three art installations by Horatio Hung‑Yan Law. They can be experienced in daylight, but at night, LED lights sets them aglow.

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1635 11th Ave
Seattle, Washington, 98122
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47.616479, -122.31918
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