Youngsters have led the way in improving a path that links Bishop Auckland town centre with their estate.
Damaged fencing has been replaced, seats installed and litter and dog waste bins provided as part of a £14,500 clean-up of the Black Path.
SureStart Wear Valley, which supports families with children aged under four, initiated the project by approaching environmental agency Groundwork West Durham and contributing £3,500.
Greenstart provided £3,000 and the European Regional Development Fund gave £8,000.
Artist Hilary Cartmel ran workshops for children from Cockton Hill Infants School and other groups to design decorative seats and sculptures for the rear of Taylor Road Community Centre.
Service Direct, from Durham County Council, installed the seats and resurfaced the path, a team from Groundwork mended fencing and Wear Valley District council workmen installed bins.
Henknowle Junior Youth Club planted bulbs by the path as part of the district's Pride Campaign.
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