Name:  Arboleda de Ninos/Children's Grove
Address:  1480-86 Myrtle Ave
Cross Streets:  Corner of Grove Street
Neighborhood:  Bushwick, Brooklyn
Year Founded:  6/25/2003

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On a garbage strewn lot under the El tracks on congested Myrtle Avenue,local residents dreamed of a safe place for children to play. Make the Road by Walking (a local community justice group) secured the space with help from the Trust for Public Land. GrowNYC helped them design and build their vision. This small triangle lot is framed by ornamental plantings around the perimeter, and a dynamic mural depicting community injustice. The site incorporates a brick patio with tables and benches,a gazebo, children’s playhouse and waterplay table on a rubber safety surface. The open areas are tied together by a lawn. Arbolita de LosNinos or “Children’s Grove” is their reality.