Stories
Powerful stories of how KABOOM! transforms communities across the country
How Ending Playspace Inequity Creates New Spaces for Kids to Play, Learn, and Dream
By KABOOM! | August 5, 2021
When KABOOM! partnered with Franklin Elementary School to revitalize an outdated schoolyard, the possibility of a kid-designed playspace created a ripple effect across the Oakland community, bringing together countless individuals and organizations committed to creating a space that will help every Franklin student can unlock their greatest potential.
The County of El Paso, TX and KABOOM! Team Up to 'Raise The Bar' for Playspace Equity
By KABOOM! | July 1, 2021
Together, we're addressing inequitable access to recreation and open spaces in six county parks.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry Join Volunteers to Build Amazing New Playground
By KABOOM! | June 17, 2021
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
Kids Shape the Future of Heron's Head Park in San Francisco
By KABOOM! | May 19, 2021
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with KABOOM!, Kaiser Permanente, and Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds to create a Nature Exploration Area at Heron's Head Park
Preserving Chinatown's Culture Through Playful Learning
By KABOOM! | April 12, 2021
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is transforming the 10th Street Plaza into a hub for literacy, active play, and cultural connection.
Why the Fight for Access to Playgrounds is a Racial Justice Issue
By KABOOM! | February 23, 2021
Playgrounds have always been a racial justice issue, so let's treat them like one.
Play Everywhere Design Challenge Winners
By KABOOM! | February 9, 2021
Meet the 19 new and wonderous playspaces coming to Southeast Michigan and Western New York, supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Creating Safe Spaces for Black Children: The Dream and Legacy of Dr. King
By KABOOM! | January 18, 2021
Black children, who want nothing more than to run, jump, play and belong, continue to live in a very different America than their white counterparts.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry to Build New Playspace in Oakland
By KABOOM! | November 20, 2020
Their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, together with The CarMax Foundation, Oakland Unified School District and KABOOM!, announced the new playspace to hundreds of Franklin Elementary School kids.
Overcoming the Pandemic to Build a Playground for Baltimore's Kids
By KABOOM! | November 12, 2020
Students at Hamilton Elementary/Middle knew that nearby school systems had great playgrounds, but theirs was outdated and deemed unsafe. The community came together, overcoming the pandemic, to make sure Hamilton's kids got the playground of their dreams.