Updates

Some of my worst memories are standing on the elementary school playground hoping to be picked for games. I used to dread recess and would ask the teacher if I…

Playworks is featured in a new book called The Non Nonprofit, which shares how business principles can (and should) be applied to nonprofits. The books is by Steve Rothschild, who left…

Co-Chair Fran Mainella wants you to join the US Play Coalition

We've launched our twenty-third city this year!

Does your CEO energize the workplace, and bring a playful and innovative style to encourage collaboration and teamwork?

Boston, MA— New Balance Foundation announces a national partnership with Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that supports learning and a positive school climate by providing healthy, inclusive play and physical…

Portland, OR— The University of Portland women’s basketball team plans to team up with two local Playworks elementary schools in the “Playworks and Pilots Exhibition.” Over the next few weeks, the…

The First Lady's announced a focus on the power of play for promoting children's health and well-being.

A thoughtful Q&A with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Jane Lowe