When every kid has amazing places to play, communities thrive and create generations of healthy and happy kids.
Our Mission
End Playspace Inequity. For Good.
Far too many children — especially children of color — do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life. This is playspace inequity. KABOOM! unites with communities and diverse partners to build playspaces in places where we know from data that access has been historically denied. Together, we work to ensure every playspace reflects the unique needs, desires, cultures, and strengths of the community. Our work will continue until every child has high-quality places to play, grow, and thrive.
built or transformed
17,000+ playspaces
engaged more than
1.5 million community members
brought joy through play to
12 million kids
How We End Playspace Inequity
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Community Playspaces
We unite with partners to build kid-designed, community-led playspaces that spark joy and a sense of belonging for kids, advancing our mission to end playspace inequity.
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Policy and Advocacy
Our policy work at the federal, state, and local levels mobilizes support for critical bills and policies that advance playspace equity.
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Research and Evaluation
Our data-informed approach helps guide our decision-making and understanding about playspace access, quality, and impact.
How You Can Get Involved
The 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity
The 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity our plan to accelerate our efforts towards achieving our mission of ending playspace inequity for good across the United States. We are seeking municipal partners (school districts, parks and recreation departments, housing systems, etc.) enthusiastic about creating equitable access to playspaces to join the Initiative. Learn more and complete the interest survey.
Learn More
Give $25 to Support a New Playground
Your gift helps ensure that every kid, in every community, has an amazing place to play.
Learn More About Playspace Inequity
Far too many kids lack adequate places to play due to the ongoing effects of systemic racism. Read more about playspace inequity and the systems that have created it.
Want to work with us?
Learn more about the ways to work with KABOOM!
The Latest
The Unlocking Possibilities Fund was created to break down barriers that get in the way of kids having access to joyful places to play! This new fund will ensure communities are able to dream bigger and support generations of happy and healthy kids. Let’s build more play, together!
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Story
March 17, 2025
Counting Play: How KABOOM! Uses Crowdsourced Mobile GPS Data to Understand Playground UsePlaygrounds are more than just places for kids to have fun—they are critical community spaces that contribute to health, well-being, and social connection. Decision-makers need…
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Press Release
May 14, 2025
The Zbar Bake Sale Collection Features Two New Flavors and Helps Raise Awareness of KABOOM! Partnership Focusing on Kids’ Access to Outdoor PlayApproximately 30 million kids in the United States lack nearby outdoor places to play, inspiring the Zbar brand partnership with KABOOM! EAST HANOVER, N.J., –…
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Press Release
January 17, 2025
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community launches $6 million campaign to improve the physical and mental wellness of Native youth in MinnesotaThree-year campaign to fund a variety of efforts, including first-of-its-kind playspace research project