Children helped create splash park at Bronx NYCHA development

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During the hottest week of the year so far, the children of one Bronx NYCHA community made sure their voices were heard. They helped renovate and design a new water park in their neighborhood.

At a time when parks in NYCHA are so critical, it was a big victory for families at the Patterson Houses. The project was completed following seven weeks of brainstorming; children as young as five contributed and on Friday, it was time to test the waters.