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
17,000+ playspaces
engaged more than
1.5 million community members
brought joy through play to
12 million kids
How We End Playspace Inequity
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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.
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Policy and Advocacy
Our policy work at the federal, state, and local levels mobilizes support for critical bills and policies that advance playspace equity.
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Research and Evaluation
Our data-informed approach helps guide our decision-making and understanding about playspace access, quality, and impact.
How You Can Get Involved
The 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity
The 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity our five-year plan to accelerate our efforts towards achieving our mission of ending playspace inequity for good across the United States. We are seeking municipal partners (school districts, parks and recreation departments, housing systems, etc.) enthusiastic about creating equitable access to playspaces to join the Initiative. Learn more and complete the interest survey.
Learn More
Give $25 to Support a New Playground
Your gift helps ensure that every kid, in every community, has an amazing place to play.
Learn More About Playspace Inequity
Far too many kids lack adequate places to play due to the ongoing effects of systemic racism. Read more about playspace inequity and the systems that have created it.
Want to work with us?
Learn more about the ways to work with KABOOM!
The Latest
The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition has selected KABOOM! to receive a 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award,…
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Press Release
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CLIF KID Zbar Launches Outdoor Play Initiative with KABOOM! to Increase Access to Nature-Based, Climate Friendly PlaygroundsCLIF BAR's energy snack bar brand for active kids, Zbar, today announced a significant $1M partnership with nonprofit KABOOM! to help communities nationwide build nature-based play spaces for kids, focusing on areas that are lacking access to green space or opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Story
February 12, 2024
Reimagining Play in Natural SpacesKABOOM! is on a mission to end playspace inequity and we recognize that addressing limited access to nature is a key part of this work. We are focused on ensuring that we acknowledge environmental concerns that affect the communities we work with by supporting sustainability and creating opportunities for nature-based play.
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Story
January 11, 2024
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