Rejuvenating Neighborhoods and Communities Through Parks—A Guide To Success www.NRPA.org National Recreation and Park Association © 2011 All Rights Reserved 32 Photovoice Project From Marvin Gaye Park Among the components of the research into the impact of the revitalization of the Marvin Gaye Park was a program to provide neighborhood youth a creative voice in the documenting of the changes the park underwent. Washington Parks and People intern Marie Dennan taught the course. “We held photography classes every Wednesday for about an hour and a half for a month working with the children and teaching them how to use digital cameras, and how to connect their experience in the community with images,” Dennan says. “After three weeks of training, we sent the kids home with digital cameras for a week to take pictures of things in their community and homes that represent healthy eating, and active living ad also what prevents them from experiencing these things. Afterward, I analyzed and chose the most compelling photos, and another intern, William Voegelin, and I interviewed the kids about their photos.” The results comprised the exhibit of Our Eyes East, Sponsored by NRPA and held July 23rd at Marvin Gaye Park. Here’s a sampling of the entries. See “Our Eyes East” Park and Recreation Magazine, September 10, 2010. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nrpa/201009/index.php#/46 || THE PLAYGROUND || PICNIC OF HOPE || RISE AND SHINE || THE TREE || FUN TIMES
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