Updates


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…


February 11, 2025
Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…


January 13, 2025
Making Any Space a Playspace ›
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…


November 22, 2024
Power of Play at the Bridge Conference ›
Transforming youth development through the power of play—our training at the Bridge Conference brought connection, creativity, and collaboration to center stage! On November 4, we had the honor of showcasing…


November 20, 2024
Building a Foundation for Change ›
Relationships are the foundation of building a shared future. Schools, as microcosms of our communities, are the perfect starting point for driving the systemic change we need. We can most…


October 22, 2024
Playworks PACNW’s First Stay and Play ›
On Wednesday, October 16, Riverview Elementary in Vancouver, WA welcomed all caregivers and families to their vibrant playground for their first-ever “Stay and Play” event powered by Playworks! Riverview Elementary…