I first learned about the Sadako Peace Park on one of my many visits to The Wing Luke Museum. I already knew the story but was unaware of the Peace Park. I've heard some complain that the park is very small. Personally, I appreciate the variety of different kinds of parks in Seattle. I think that each has a character of its own. Sadako is beautiful - a stunning piece, located off the beaten path, draped with 1,000 cranes. Sadako is not just a character in a book; she was a real little girl that died as a result of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. When Sadako was hospitalized, a friend visited her and folded a paper crane; folding 1,000 cranes will grant you a wish. Sadako folded and folded but never made it to 1,000 before she died. After she was gone, her friends finished the rest, which she was buried with. I appreciate a city that values green spaces. To pay respect to such an event, to the living legacy of one little girl, is truly amazing. The park itself was dedicated on August 6, 1990, the 45th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. read more