Printer-friendly versionBest Practices in Play
The report "Play Matters," featuring best practices in play from 12 communities, is now available! "Play Matters" describes successful local initiatives to improve opportunities for play and why they have worked.
The report also identifies emerging data linking play initiatives to positive outcomes in health, education, the environment and economic and community development. [More]
Five Cities Will Win
This winter, KaBOOM! will honor five of the 2009 Playful City USA communities with an Imagination Playground in a BOX – the innovative playground collaboration between KaBOOM! and architect David Rockwell! [More]
Congratulations to our 2009 Playful City USA Communities!
Is Your City Playful?
Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns across the nation committed to taking action for play. In 2009, KaBOOM! recognized 93 cities in 33 states for their commitment to play.
Learn more about the program.
Read the 2009 national press announcement!
