Stories
Stories and news of how KABOOM! transforms communities across the country
Bringing Play to Kids with At-Home Playground Design Kits
Bringing a bright spot of joy to the kids hit hardest by the pandemic.
See the photos from our very first At-Home Playground Design Kit distribution
Detroit Parks and Recreation on Centering Equity in Crisis and Recovery
A Q&A with Meagan Elliott, Chief Parks Planner for the City of Detroit about creating playspace equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read how Detroit is addressing questions facing city leaders across the nation
Building a Future for Kids Requires Rebuilding America's Schools
The next federal stimulus package must include the Rebuild Americas School Act, which would provide funding to support school construction.
Let's use this moment to build a more equitable future for kids regardless of their race or zip code
KABOOM! Agrees: Cities Are Essential
To ensure cities are able to effectively meet the needs of residents, national leaders must support local governments working on the front lines to stem the damage caused by COVID-19.
Now is the Time to Invest in the Infrastructure of Childhood
Cities have ground to a halt, bringing to light a too often overlooked aspect of society: the infrastructure of childhood. Good schools, quality healthcare, nutritious food, and safe places to play are undeniably important.
What is "returning to normal" for kids where "normal" didn't exist in the first place?
Even in crisis, we must keep listening to youth
COVID-19 has layered new challenges on to youth already forced to navigate decades of structural disinvestment. Kids and teens are losing their social connections and the roadmap for their future.
KABOOM! is committed to a multi-sector approach that addresses these issues
Why Playgrounds Are So Important, and Why You Should Avoid Them Now
Playspaces are critically important playspaces are to the health and wellness of kids, but everyone should heed the guidance of public health officials and the orders of state and local governments to stay off of public playgrounds to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In a public health crisis, playing on a playground is problematic
Spaces to play. Sparks for change.
How we evolved the KABOOM! brand to more boldly and clearly reflect our commitment to playspace equity.
Join us as we prioritize equity and amplify the power of the communities
Volunteer returns to hometown to make a difference
Meet Ed Nora, a CarMax associate who recently volunteered to build a new playground at Smith Park in San Gabriel, CA— the same magical place where he played as a kid.
See how neighbors came together to create a great place for kids
Chicago community unites to provide a safe place for kids to play
Chicago CRED, KaBOOM!, Chicago Park District and the Chicago White Sox, alongside residents of the Pullman neighborhood, rolled up their sleeves to bring a safe place to play to some of the city’s most vulnerable kids.
Read how a truce between gangs led to a new playground and a renewed community
Rebuilding Texas, together
Read two stories from the partnership between KaBOOM! and Rebuild Texas Fund, depicting how we've helped kids in Southeast Texas communities heal and regain a sense of normalcy.
Read how a community faced life after Hurricane Harvey together
Reinvigorating an East Baltimore community with a new playground
Since 2001, KABOOM! has brought more than $5 million dollars in resources to address the needs of Baltimore's kids. In June 2017, we built new partnerships to bring a new playground to Eager Park.
Watch how a new playground brought the Eager Park community together