KABOOM!

When every kid has amazing places to play, communities thrive and create generations of healthy and happy kids.

Our Mission

End Playspace Inequity.
For Good.

Far too many children — especially children of color — do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life. This is playspace inequity. KABOOM! unites with communities and diverse partners to build playspaces in places where we know from data that access has been historically denied. Together, we work to ensure every playspace reflects the unique needs, desires, cultures, and strengths of the community. Our work will continue until every child has high-quality places to play, grow, and thrive.

  • built or transformed

    17K+ playspaces

  • brought joy through play to

    12M kids

  • engaged more than

    1.5M+ community members

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Ways To Get Involved

2026 State of Our Kids Report

We are proud to share the 2026 State of Our Kids Report: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis. This report takes an in-depth look at the current realities kids are facing and calls on cross-sector leaders and youth to come together to create solutions that address the youth mental health crisis.

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Share your favorite KABOOM! memory with us.

KABOOM! was founded thirty years ago with a vision that every kid in every community – no matter their background or where they live – would have the same opportunity to fully enjoy a childhood filled with places to play.

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Your gift helps ensure that every kid, in every community, has an amazing place to play.

Want to work with us?

Learn more about the ways to work with KABOOM!

How We End Playspace Inequity

  • Community Playspaces

    We unite with partners to build kid-designed, community-led playspaces that spark joy and a sense of belonging for kids, advancing our mission to end playspace inequity.

  • Policy and Advocacy

    Our policy work at the federal, state, and local levels mobilizes support for critical bills and policies that advance playspace equity.

  • Research and Evaluation

    Our data-informed approach helps guide our decision-making and understanding about playspace access, quality, and impact.

The Latest

January 24, 2024

2026 State of Our Kids Report

Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis