The following are real-world, practical steps to help you rally your city to the cause of play!

TAKE ACTION!

1. Rally Your City To Improve the State of Play!

• Start a Play Committee
• Conduct a Comprehensive Playspace Audit
• Release the Results of Your Playspace Audit!
• Organize a Playspace Cleanup or Refurbishment!
• Organize a Playground Watch!
• Speak Out at a Town Hall Meeting, Civic Organization Meeting, or at the PTA Meeting!
• Recognize High-Profile Advocates for Play!
• Proclaim an Annual Play Day

2. Reach Out To Elected Officials!

• Identify your policymakers at the community level: build your foundation!
• Timing is Everything! When To Talk to Your Elected Official
• Engage Policymakers at the Community Level Through Letter Writing!
• Engage Policymakers at the Community Level Through Phone Calls!
• Support Policymakers Who Support Your Cause and Rally Those Who Don't!

3. Rally Your City to Become a Playful City USA Community

4. Mobilize the Media!

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