Rob Gronkowski Donates $1.2M <br />To Renovate Playground in Boston.<br />Rob Gronkowski Donates $1.2M <br />To Renovate Playground in Boston.<br />Gronkowski, who spent nine seasons <br />with the New England Patriots, .<br />Gronkowski, who spent nine seasons <br />with the New England Patriots, .<br />presented a check on behalf of the <br />Gronk Nation Youth Foundation on May 7. .<br />He was joined by <br />Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.<br />The Patriots taught me the importance of giving back from the very first day I stepped in that organization. , Rob Gronkowski, via statement.<br />A huge shout-out to Mr. Kraft and the Patriots for instilling that into me and showing me the importance of what it's like to give back, Rob Gronkowski, via statement.<br />No matter where I go or where I live, I will always have a special connection to New England and the people who live here, Rob Gronkowski, via statement.<br />The money will help to rebuild the Charlesbank Playground near the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.<br />A trust will also be created <br />to maintain the playground