Playworks in Metro Boston

Playworks Metro Boston is honored to be a 2010 Social Innovator.

Playworks launched programming in seven schools in Boston in the fall of 2006 and we currently serve 27 schools across Boston, Cambridge, and Revere. Our growth indicates that our program is positively impacting kids while helping to build healthy learning communities at each of our partner schools.

Recess Happy Hour: A Major Success

We were right. Monday nights are just better with recess games, outdoor happy hours, and Playworks.

About 50 people came out to eat delicious pizza, play 4-Square, and support Playworks Metro Boston.

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Third Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament!

It's been a tough month for sports. First, Boston watched (and may have cried) as the Lakers beat the Celtics in the Playoffs. Then, there... More »

'Health Management's' Recess 'Resources'

We weren't in an office building. It just looked like it.Playworks Metro Boston held a corporate volunteer training for Health Management... More »

5K Run for Recess!

In late May, 475 people participated in our first ever Run for Recess! Out of  those runners, 266 finished the 5K. We want to thank... More »

Social Innovation Forum's 2010 Showcase Event

As you may know, Playworks has been recognized as a social innovator by the Social Innovation Forum. We were chosen for our proven and... More »