The Year That Was

KaBOOM!-led Playground Builds

162
KaBOOM!-led playground builds in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico

40,880
Volunteers participated in 2009
Check out pictures from the builds

297,089
Volunteer hours contributed to KaBOOM!-led builds

93,028
Children served

2,445,116
Pounds of concrete mixed by volunteers

7,335,000
Square feet of mulch spread on new playgrounds by volunteers

Do-It-Yourself Playground Builds & Resources

Community members from across the nation flocked to our website to use KaBOOM! resources to lead their own playground builds, spruce up projects, host Play Days and much more!

1,616
Playgrounds built by communities using KaBOOM! tools and resources

201
Trainings offered online

6,086
Trainees who participated in the online trainings 

9,302
New members in the KaBOOM! online community

74,705
New playgrounds uploaded to the KaBOOM! Playspace Finder

16
Grants awarded to communities across the country

506
New members that joined the KaBOOM! Alumni Network

KaBOOM! Play Days

Between Sept. 19-27, 2009, communities across the country and around the world hosted Play Days. Kids, parents, teachers and community leaders participated in good old-fashioned outdoor games and activities, such as relay races, crafts, mural painting, flower planting, petition signing, fundraising and much more.

7
Continents where Play Days took place

50
U.S. States where Play Days were hosted

1,254
Total registered Play Days!
Read the summary report of 2009 Play Days (pdf)

197,729
Votes cast to select the two best Play Days from among five finalists to receive $10,000 grants
Check out the winners

KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play

12
Cities profiled in a new report showcasing best practices in play across the nation

93
Communities across the country received Playful City USA recognition
See the full list of cities