- Playground injuries are the leading cause of injury for children ages 5-14, with one-third of equipment-related deaths and 75% of injuries occurring on public playgrounds. Common causes of injuries include falls, entanglement, and exposure to hazards like peeling paint. - A 2002 survey of 18 New Orleans parks found hazardous conditions like inadequate fall zones and protective surfacing in all parks surveyed, compared to national averages. Issues like peeling paint exposed children to potential toxins. - The document calls for improvements to Danneel Park in New Orleans to update unsafe equipment and surfaces to better protect children playing there.

1. Danneel Park New Orleans, LA Julie Quinn, Senator Marshall Page and Murray Nelson Friends of Danneel Park June 2007

4. St. Charles Avenue District 98

5. Main Entrance #1 from St. Charles Ave. Main Entrance #1 from St. Charles Ave.

6. Entrance #2 from St. Charles Ave. (Octavia St. Side)

7. The Gate St. Charles Avenue Not to Code

8. This playground is seen by thousands of tourists every year as they tour St. Charles Avenue…Does Danneel Park fairly represent our city’s commitment to our children?

10. Katrina Damage

11. St. Charles Avenue

12. Octavia Street

14. Unsafe Swing

17. Metal Slides Gets Extremely Hot and Burns Children’s Legs on Sunny Days

20. The Cement Under the Swings

21. The Area Where the Shelter Use to Be

22. Clear Opening onto Octavia Street

23. The Protective Covering for the 1-3 Year Old Play Area

24. Bench #1 Bench #2

28. Leaks Constantly

35. 14% 33% Spacing between Swings Less than 24 Inches 6% 25% Swings Attached to Other Equipment 46% 78% Chipping or peeling paint 30% 50% Inadequate Fall Zone (swings) 28% 33% Inadequate Fall Zone (climbers and slides) 75% 61% Lacks Protective Surface 1037 National Playgrounds 18 N.O. Playgrounds TOPIC

37. Think of What We Can Do!

45. Cushioned Pavement – No Maintenance

47. Rebuilding for a Stronger New Orleans Starts with Our Children