In the News

A grant from Wildhorse Foundation will help Gib Olinger Elementary staff engrain the Playworks methodology into campus culture, creating systemic change in the way their playgrounds function.

The Seattle Mariners have been running their ‘Recess Takeover’ initiative since 2024, bringing sandlot-style baseball to local elementary schools in partnership with Playworks Pacific Northwest. Mariners players, alumni, and the…

Playworks is bringing play right into the heart of the Montavilla community. Play Streets transform local streets into car-free play zones, creating safe spaces where kids, families, and neighbors can…

Playworks was recently featured on KOIN’s AM Extra to talk about our upcoming participation in The Standard’s Annual Volunteer Expo. Associate Program Director Taylor Timms highlights how volunteers are essential…

Recess is important. Students have opportunities to burn off energy while building social and emotional skills. To enhance these benefits, South Umpqua School District has partnered with Playworks. Playworks is…

Playworks PacNW’s Partner Experience Manager, Sam, joins the Alaska EdVenture podcast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Meinert, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, and guest Becky Zaverl, Denali Elementary Principal, to…

Playworks Pacific Northwest hosted a Family Engagement Night at Ryan Middle School. Assistant District Superintendent Kate LaPlaunt shares about their partnership with Playworks.

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving, shining a spotlight on local organizations that need community support. Playworks Pacific Northwest program and partnership director Tami Daoud and senior program manager…

Let’s Talk Portland interviews our very own Asia Wisecarver, Executive Director Playworks PacNW, to learn more about what we do, how we responded Covid19, and how Playworks PacNW will continue…