How We Partner to Build Places to Play
At KABOOM!, we create amazing places to play through a process driven by kids and communities. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to…
Stories
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Sparking Playful Learning Opportunities Everywhere is a Crucial Covid Recovery Strategy for Kids’ Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life for kids all across the country. Its drastic impact on young people is already well-documented, including decreased physical activity, learning…
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Lifting Teen Voices in Rochester, NY
Community Engagement Yields Pride in a New Playspace The new adventure course at Rochester’s Grand Avenue Park is brightly-colored, consisting of parkour-inspired equipment like climbing…
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Playful Learning is a Crucial COVID Recovery Strategy in La Habra, CA
David DeLeon, Recreation Manager at the City of La Habra, wants every child across the city to have access to the many benefits of playing…
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How Play Everywhere Design Challenge Winners Get Kids Moving in Unconventional Ways
Through the Play Everywhere Design Challenge, KABOOM! and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, aim to provide kids in Southeast Michigan and Western New York…
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Why Investing in Play Must Be Part of COVID Recovery
American Rescue Plan dollars represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in communities. Originally posted at Meeting of the Minds under the headline “Why Investing in…
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Connecting With Culture and History Through Play
Play Everywhere Philly installations create inclusivity and build pathways to positive outcomes This is the third in a series of Stories about winners from Play…
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How Ending Playspace Inequity Creates New Spaces for Kids to Play, Learn, and Dream
Franklin Elementary’s New Schoolyard Shows the Power of a Playspace When KABOOM! partnered with Franklin Elementary School to revitalize an outdated schoolyard, the possibility of…
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County of El Paso and KABOOM! Team Up to 'Raise The Bar' for Playspace Equity
The County of El Paso, TX is teaming up with KABOOM! to address inequitable access to recreation and open spaces in six county parks. Veronica…
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry Join Volunteers to Build Amazing New Playground
Franklin Elementary School students celebrate their new playful schoolyard with KABOOM! and our partners Eat. Learn. Play., The CarMax Foundation, and Oakland Unified School District…
