PHOTOS: Noah's Playground Opens In Newtown

A huge crowd turned out for Saturday’s ribbon cutting at Noah’s Playground.

Hundreds of children and parents filled the new playground, which is located in Veteran’s Park off Durham Road.

The ribbon was officially cut around 11 a.m. In addition to checking out the newest playground in town, children also enjoyed activities and free food.

Noah’s playground is the result of an effort by local residents Natalie and Jason Cohen, whose 2-month-old son, Noah, passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 2010.

The Cohen’s raised more than $55,000 in five years through community yard sales, lemonade stands and other fundraisers to make the playground happen. Newtown’s Open Space bond allocation also helped fund the all-inclusive playground, which features a rubberized surface.