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Little Haiti

🏆"one of NYC's best playgrounds" (Mommy Poppins)
🎨Look for the kid-drawn artwork and community mural
🌳18 new shade trees keep it cool on hot days

What was once a gray asphalt lot is now a vibrant playground dreamed up by PS 197 students themselves. Turf fields, basketball courts, kid-drawn artwork, and a shady gazebo make this a lively escape for families after school hours and on weekends.

Kid-designed playground
After-school access
Multi-sport courts
Sustainable green design

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  • Kid-designed playground
  • After-school access
  • Multi-sport courts
  • Sustainable green design
  • Little Haiti

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