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Features
lp-cutekids3.jpg2009 opportunity cities announced
We are currently doing outreach to locate potential community partners in cities and towns across North America to create playspaces with KaBOOM! and our corporate partners in 2009. See the list of cities here.

U.S. map stencil giveaway
lp-cutekids.jpgEnter today to win the geographically and proportionally accurate educational stencil which is Peaceful Playground's best selling playground stencil. Learn more details here.

lp-cautiontape.jpgCity shuts field over lead concern
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation closed a soccer field in East Harlem last week after tests indicated unusually high levels of lead in the rubber turf used in the field, at Thomas Jefferson Park.

Assess your community's "state of play"
lp-icandoit.jpgBy finding and rating your local playspaces in the KaBOOM! Playspace Finder, you can easily see where great places to play are most needed in your area...and then do something about it!

Need volunteers? Want to volunteer?
lp-buildcaptains.jpg You can't build a playspace all by yourself! Whether you need help recruiting volunteers or want to volunteer on a project yourself, kaboom.org can help you find what you're looking for!


Resources

Upcoming trainings

Webinar: Safety, Surfacing & Vendors...Oh My!
In this webinar, you'll learn about safety standards, equipment hazards, and the types of surfacing that will guarantee you'll have a fun and safe place for your kids to play.

Webinar: The KaBOOM! Road Map
In this webinar, two presenters will take you through the KaBOOM! Road Map, a step-by-step guide to planning a playspace project.

Webinar: Volunteer Recruitment: Managing the Process
Join us during this webinar to learn how to manage your volunteer outreach, communication, and follow-up correspondence.

Do-It-Yourself Tools
Roadmap: This is an interactive tool with step-by-step instructions for planning a project.

Toolkit: This resource guides each planning committee through the whole playspace-building process.

Fundraising: Learn more about fundraising ideas, grant opportunties, and more.

Forums: Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others who are building community playspaces.

Side projects: Dozens of free project plans are available for benches, shade structures, and more!

Vendor Directory: Find equipment and surfacing vendors near you.