Some Homecrest residents say excessive flooding at Mellett Playground is typical

Several inches of rainwater is covering the ground at a Brooklyn playground, something neighbors say is a repeated concern.

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Aug 22, 2021, 10:23 PM

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Updated 1,241 days ago

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Several inches of rainwater is covering the ground at a Brooklyn playground, something neighbors say is a repeated concern.

Mellett Playground is partially off-limits to the public due to construction. However, the excessive flooding has been something neighbors have conversed about for years.

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Residents say on a regular rainy day they can see several inches of standing water piling in the center of the park.

Commuters should be wary of low-lying areas like Mellett Playground where you can unintentionally encounter deep puddles and flooding.

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