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09/23/2010 04:53 PM

Bronx School Unveils Student Designed Playground

By: NY1 News

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A Bronx playground designed by local kids is officially open.

Last year, students at PS 7 in Kingsbridge were given the chance to create a unique play space by surveying classmates and parents to see what everyone would like to see in the yard.

This year they are enjoying the results.

The playground features student-designed murals, a rock climbing wall and a turf playing field as well as new equipment, gardens and an outdoor classroom.

"It's such a treasure to have in the community, it absolutely means an opportunity for our children and families to be able to enjoy the outdoors, to have a place where they can come and play and where parents can feel that their children are safe," said Community School District Superintendent Sonya Menendez.

The project was a partnership between the non-profit organization the Trust for Public Land and the city's PlaNYC initiative.

The playground is open to the public after school and on weekends.