New Playgrounds Lead to Increased Use in Uvalde
KABOOM! partnered with CITYDATA.ai to estimate the number of playground visitors at DeLeon Park and Esperanza Park using cellphone data. We collected this data for…
Research
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Built to Play
Understanding the outcomes of playspaces and skateparks
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Ending Playspace Inequities for Baltimore's Kids
Together with a community of families, educators, and administrators, KABOOM! and Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) developed a common understanding of where playspace inequity…
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Review of Studies and Data on Playspace Equity for Children
A team of experts from NC State University and College of Charleston, and with the generous support of The Colorado Health Foundation, partnered with KABOOM!…
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The State of Playspace Equity in Three Colorado Communities
Does your neighborhood have a quality playground within reach? The answer might depend on your socio-economic status, race, and ethnicity. In this report details the…
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A Race Equity Journey
The Path to our Playspace Equity Commitment This paper details the past, ongoing, and planned efforts of KABOOM! to advance a vision called playspace equity.…
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Active and Balanced Play
Every Kid Needs Active and Balanced Play Every Day to Thrive Active Minds Play activities help children create, explore, solve, and imagine—which helps their brain…
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Behavioral Barriers to Play
Tackling Barriers and Solving Behavior Change Ensuring that kids are getting the daily balanced and active play they need requires tackling behavioral barriers to play: structural and…
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Case Study: Working with Youth and Families to Create Equitable Playspaces Despite the Pandemic
We recently launched a partnership with StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network members in a multi-city effort to advance playspace equity in Brownsville, Texas; Rochester, New…
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Toxic Stress and Caring Adults
Play Helps Address Toxic Stress The future of the United States is dependent on our ability to promote the healthy development of our children. However,…