Kids at Babcock Park in Hialeah, Florida are celebrating as the city debuts a kid-designed, community-built playground. The months-long collaboration between The City of Hialeah, Smile Generation, and KABOOM! culminated this week as more than 200 volunteers built the new playspace that will spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for over 1,000 kids each year in Hialeah.
Smile Generation Ambassador Daris Hondoy was particularly excited to attend the unveiling of this playground because of his personal connection to the park.
“I spent countless afternoons at Babcock Park as a kid, enjoying the outdoors and the freedom that having my own space brought,” said Hondoy. “Growing up in this neighborhood, there were few outdoor spaces made for kids, which is why I’m so thrilled to be a part of this project and to see the rejuvenation it brings the park and the community. This new playground will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of local kids like me and ensure they can continue to access a safe, fun outdoor space for years to come.”