Introduction

The Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park is a special project undertaken by the City of Tacoma, in close collaboration with the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation. 

It is a critical component of the community-led reconciliation process intended to commemorate the 1885 expulsion of Tacoma's Chinese citizens led by the Mayor and community leaders of that time, to express Tacoma's commitment to end racism and hatred, and to promote a peaceful, multicultural community.

Park Development

The Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park is located at 1741 North Schuster Parkway, on the beautiful Ruston Way waterfront.  The Master Site Plan for the park was first developed in 2001, and last updated in 2014.  Total project cost is estimated at $30 million and is currently funded at approximately $10 million, with a funding gap of $20 million (see the Fact Sheet posted below). 

Construction initially broke ground in August 2005 and has been carried out in phases, in accordance with the Master Site Plan.  Phase I was completed in 2010, Phase II in 2012, and Phase III in 2016.  Phase IV is currently unfunded, and could be broken into multiple phases depending on funding availability and construction needs.

Fuzhou Ting

A "Ting" is a Chinese pavilion.  The Fuzhou Ting was donated by Fuzhou, China, one of Tacoma's Sister Cities, in support of our Chinese reconciliation efforts.  Construction began in September 2010 and was completed in summer of 2011.  A grand opening and dedication ceremony was conducted on September 22, 2011.

Fuzhou Ting Construction Diaries (with Photos): 

Background Information