About Playworks Colorado
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Colorado
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Colorado in 2010. Playworks Colorado serves low-income schools across Denver, Aurora, and Mapleton through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Colorado through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet our People
August 23, 2022
Dillon Sandoval
Dillon Sandoval grew up in a rural town in southwest Colorado called Pagosa Springs. After graduating from Colorado State University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a…
September 22, 2017
Stacy Grubbs
Stacy is originally from Denver, Colorado, and has worked in and around Colorado Public schools for the last seven years. She started as a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach in 2014, where…
July 24, 2025
Andrea Woolley
Andrea Woolley is a passionate leader dedicated to bringing out the best in people — and in play. Since opening the Playworks Colorado office in 2010, Andrea has worked alongside…