‘The heart of the Filipinos’: Effort to revitalize Dr. Jose Rizal Park continues

The Filipino community is hoping for change at Seattle’s Dr. Jose Rizal Park, a historically significant site facing vandalism issues.

SEATTLE — The Filipino community is hopeful change is coming to a culturally and historically significant Seattle park that has been the target of vandalism and is now a safety concern.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park, located near the Interstate 5/Interstate 90 interchange, offers a stunning view. But the park itself has a “bad reputation,” which Tess Garcia is trying to change.

At the heart of the park stands a bust of its namesake. It’s a powerful symbol for Filipino-Americans, who are among the fastest growing ethnic groups

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