An Uptown neighborhood is gathering to build a new playground in Wisner Playground, which is located at Laurel and Upperline. This is just a block away from the Bricks' Loft Apartment and about 5 from Vintage Church.
This is a historic Uptown park
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These are pictures from 1941 when there was a pool. (Upperline Street pictured)
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Wisner has always been known as a great place for families to bring their children and dogs. The recent addition of the baseball diamond and basketball court have created a place for neighborhood kids to gather for pick-up games. However after Hurricane Katrina, Winser was used for over two years as a FEMA trailer facility. FEMA is working on restoring the ball field but the playground area has totally been ignored.
The pavilion damaged from Katrina
The neighborhood and KaBoom! have joined together in order to restore the family playground area. KaBoom! received drawings from children from the community and have developed a design. So Friday April 30th, 100 volunteers are needed in order to build a new playground and make a community transformation happen.
- Build Day: Friday, April 30th - 8am-2pm
The KaBoom! Build Site (Upperline Street)
The pavilion has been removed
The corner of Upperline and Annunication Streets
If you're free, come out to love and serve the community.
To register email: matt@vintagenola.org
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