Drew Brees opens playground for children with special needs

Drew Brees has helped ensure children of all abilities will have a place to play in New Orleans.

The Saints quarterback partnered with the Audubon Nature Institute to open Walnut Street Playground - the first "fully inclusive" playground in the city that includes features designed for children with mobility and sensory challenges.

Brees and his family were on hand for the opening Tuesday.

".@DrewBrees and his family teamed up with @AudubonNature to open a new inclusive playground. The playground offers play features for children of all abilities, including those with mobility and sensory challenges. The playground is the first of its kind in New Orleans

A post shared by New Orleans Saints (@saints) on Dec 12, 2017 at 3:26pm PST

So cool! Kids getting a chance to enjoy the Walnut Street Playground in Audubon Park for the first time today at the dedication! Packed house!

A post shared by Drew Brees (@drewbrees) on Dec 12, 2017 at 4:14pm PST

Callen pushing his friend on the new Zip Krooz at Walnut Street Playground in Audubon Park... The first fully inclusive playground in New Orleans for children of all abilities!

A post shared by Drew Brees (@drewbrees) on Dec 12, 2017 at 4:15pm PST

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