Seattle blocks plans for children's playground amid outcry from LGBTQ+ community to protect nude beach

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Officials in Seattle have decided against allowing the construction of a privately funded children's playground at Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington, which is home to a nudist beach popular with the city's LGBTQ+ community.

Following public backlash to the proposition, Seattle Parks and Recreation agreed with opponents, who argued that the plan could impact the site's position as a sanctuary for those who use it.

In a blog post on Saturday, SPR spokeswoman Christina Hirsch explained that "while this area of our city still lacks accessible play equipment for kids and families, we understand the feedback that this particular park is not the best location, and we will evaluate other location alternatives."
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