Lou Costello Park in Paterson will feature special colors, lighting, and equipment for kids on the spectrum.
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The park has been in disrepair for many years.
Nearby residents say it has also been a magnet for drugs and crime.
"I have 10 children and I've had to raise them away from the park which is really a disgrace because this is our community," Tamara Rivera said.
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Most of the funding for the project came from the federal government.
The city is financing the rest.
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