By J. Noel Espinoza/Rio Grande Info

In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and KaBOOM!, Brownsville is hosting a playground Build Day on Saturday, November 14,  at Prax Orive Jr. Park, 1245 Palm Boulevard.

Nested near downtown, the park is a haven for joggers, walkers, and nature lovers. It’s a sanctuary for ducks and a variety of birds that live in the city’s resacas.

    Prax Orive Jr. Park located along Palm Blvd.

Also known as Sunrise Rotary Park, Prax Orive Jr. Park was selected as a recipient of the “Build It With KaBOOM!,”  a playground grant opportunity received in July.

Primarily funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, the customized playground will replace outdated equipment, providing youth with an age-appropriate place to play, city officials said.

Brownsville officials ask the community to help give kids the childhood they deserve by helping build the new playground.

Build Week Schedule:

Prep Day 1: Thursday, November 12, 2015
30 Volunteers Needed

Prep Day 2: Friday, November 13, 2015
15 Volunteers Needed

Build Day: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Approximately 200 Volunteers Needed

Families interested in participating in Build Day should RSVP to City of Brownsville at (956) 548-6167 or grantmanagement@cob.us. Residents may also register online at https://www.tfaforms.com/390180.