Playworks Pacific Northwest
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the many benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
June 12, 2025
Play Ball! Seattle Mariners Join Students for a Recess to Remember ›
Recess looked a little different at two Seattle-area schools thanks to an unforgettable visit from the Seattle Mariners and the Mariners Training Center (MTC). Our team supported a high-energy Recess…
June 4, 2025
10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
March 24, 2025
How Play Fuels Academic Success ›
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
February 26, 2025
Under Armour Volunteers in Action at Playworks Corporate Play Day ›
This past fall, around 50 Under Armour volunteers experienced the power of play firsthand during a Corporate Play Day at Rockwood Preparatory Academy and Shaver Elementary. As they jumped into…
Upcoming Events
June 12, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
2026 Playworks PacNW Corporate Kickball Tournament ›
Are you ready to get in the game? Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are welcome, and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
Contact Us
PO Box 15037
Portland, OR 97293
t: 971.213.2679
f: 503.345.6687
