family, requested the statue be relocated to the more heavily trafficked Green Lake Park. Ultimately the Seattle Parks Department decided the statue should remain in the Peace Park, and upon restoration was returned there in mid-January 2005. The statue was later restored after the community donated towards its repair and held a celebration continuing to honor Sadako's legacy. In 2008, Peace Park was renovated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. This included new additions such as sidewalks, stairs, and pathways that connected other public parks and trails, such as the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop. The statue was vandalized again in September 2012 but has been repaired. References External links Seattle Peace Park, information from the City of Seattle's government site. Sadako statue on Daryl Smith's website portfolio. News account of 2012 vandalism. Parks in Seattle University District, Seattle Peace parks