Playworks received an extra-special Super Bowl shout-out from First Lady Michelle Obama during the opening of Super Bowl City. In her video message, FLOTUS, whose Let's Move! initiative is dedicated to raising a healthy generation of kids, encouraged fans to get 60 minutes of active play every day and invited #SuperBowl fans to play a game of play rock, paper, scissors. Join the fun and show us how you play! Share your photos and videos using #RoShamBo!
Super Bowl Shout-out from the First Lady
May 13, 2026
Pediatricians Agree Recess is More Than a Break ›
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published an updated policy statement, The Crucial Role of Recess in School, and their message is clear: recess is not a luxury or…
May 12, 2026
Leadership in Action: How Junior Coaches Are Transforming School Playgrounds ›
Reflecting on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our Junior Coach Leadership Program. It’s…
April 27, 2026
90s Games that Still Win at Play Time ›
A lot has changed since Playworks was founded on a playground in Oakland, California in 1996. We have seen three decades of new trends, new school curricula, and new technology. …