Four Ways Cities Can Make This a Summer of Play
Each summer, the familiar sounds of kids racing outside to play fill the air. Families and neighbors gather outdoors in parks, at playgrounds, and in…
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Let's Keep Playgrounds for Kids
Every child in America is entitled to have spaces where they feel safe, cared for, and free. Those kinds of spaces not only help promote…
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Building More Than a Playground in Historic Eatonville: A Legacy of Greatness, A Future of Hope
Earlier this year, something extraordinary happened in the heart of Eatonville, Florida that brought together a historic town, a passionate community, and more than 150…
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New Design Toolkit for Enriching Outdoor Playspaces for our Youngest Learners
The KABOOM! Early Childhood Playspace Design Toolkit is a new resource that empowers early learning providers, city leaders, and planners with tools to create developmentally-appropriate outdoor environments that help children ages 0 to 5 grow and thrive.
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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…
