Do-It-Yourself Tools

Want to build a playspace? Get all the tools you need to take you from planning to Build Day!

Don’t know where to start? Begin with our Toolkit and Road Map. Wondering which equipment manufacturer to use? Investigate with the Vendor Directory, full of ratings and first-hand information. Need advice on surfacing, recruiting volunteers, and fundraising? It’s all here.

Road Map  
This is an interactive tool that takes you through lessons on how to plan a project.  Each “mile marker” is a step in planning, fundraising, and organizing a project. This site also has great supplemental materials you can download and use to help you plan.

Toolkit   
The Toolkit is broken down by planning committees, and guides each planning committee through the whole playspace-building process, start to finish. It even includes over 100 fundraising ideas!

Fundraising info
There’s usually one big question on every playground planner’s mind: How am I going to raise all that money? We've got you covered. Learn more about fundraising ideas, grant opportunties, and more.

Trainings
KaBOOM! has fun, interactive, and informative WE Play! trainings throughout the year and across the country. The trainings cover topics on fundraising, community organizing, equipment selection, and play advocacy. We also have free webinars available so that you can learn all year round.

Forums
If you have any specific questions or comments you would like to make, log on (create a username first) and ask away! These Forums are organized by topic and are frequented by KaBOOM! staff and other playground planners.   
 
Build a project website
A website will increase visibility for your project, help you recruit volunteers and raise funds. Learn how to create a free website for your project.

Side projects
Enhance your playspace with benches, asphalt games, and more. Dozens of free project plans are available!

Vendor Directory
Where can you buy playground equipment and safety surfacing? Find vendors near you and see what other customers have to say about them!

What's it going to take to make sure there's a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America? You. Get started today!