It was the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Parque de Los Ninos park reconstruction located on Metcalf Avenue just off Westchester Avenue. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. spoke of him and his brother playing ball in the park, and of his children also playing there. Diaz Jr. added that as Bronx Borough President he has placed park improvements as one of his priorities so people and children can enjoy what the Bronx has to offer them. On hand for the groundbreaking was the new District Leader from the 87th Assembly District Mr. John Perez (far left), Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez was joined by her boss NYC parks Commissioner Mitchel Silver, and children from IS 127 to move the earth to help get the two new ball fields and one new soccer field construction going.
Above - What the two new ball fields, soccer field, and surrounding area will look like when construction is completed.
Below - Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. tells about the history he had and his children have had in the park.
Above - NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchel Silver talks about why parks are important to people.
Below - Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez quickly said a few words about what this park will feature, as the construction equipment sits in the background waiting to resume work on restoring the park.
