Why Tariffs and Global Trade Wars Are Bad for Playgrounds
Playgrounds are vital civic infrastructure, and just like any piece of infrastructure, they rely on materials, like steel, for their construction. When prices on those…
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Unlocking Possibilities for Every Kid
When people and institutions give to social causes, it’s a form of investing in our shared future and building something meaningful for generations to come.…
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Counting Play: How KABOOM! Uses Crowdsourced Mobile GPS Data to Understand Playground Use
Playgrounds 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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Cities Scaling Nature-Based Play: Key Takeaways From a Vision Lab
How can cities infuse nature into the places where kids play, learn, and grow? In partnership with the Children & Nature Network (C&NN) and the…
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Government Shutdowns Make Cities Worse for Children
With less than a month before the federal government runs out of money, and there being seemingly little progress in passing a Fiscal Year 2025…
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NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service at East Oakland Pride Elementary School
At KABOOM!, we are full of gratitude reflecting on the opportunity to be part of the 17th NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service, hosted in…
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Play Everywhere Philly: Infusing Playful Learning into Philadelphia's Neighborhoods
Philadelphia is making significant strides toward ensuring all children can learn through play, especially in communities of color that have faced disinvestment and fewer safe…
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Celebrating the Power of Community at Sycamore & Oak
This summer, KABOOM!, alongside partners Emerson Collective and Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), was part of a vibrant ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Sycamore & Oak in the Southeast Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Congress Heights. The energy was electric, with live go-go music and a bustling crowd celebrating not just the playground but the spirit of the community.
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Leading the Way in Playful, Environmental Education
Since 2022, KABOOM! has teamed up with The Powell Foundation to increase access to places to play in Huntsville, Texas. Working alongside partners such as…
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20 Reasons to Smile!
Since 2010, KABOOM! and Smile Generation have partnered to bring play to kids across the country. We recently celebrated our 20th playspace build together on…
