Pacific Northwest
September 9, 2025
We’re kicking off the new school year with a series of back to school games and play tips. First up – Icebreakers! A new school year means a new opportunity…
September 2, 2025
Play brings people together, and Seattle’s Big Day of Play was proof. We were honored to join Seattle Parks and Recreation as a Supporting Sponsor of the 2025 Big Day…
July 15, 2025
We’re proud to share that Playworks Pacific Northwest is a 2025 Nike Community Impact Fund Grantee! Thanks to this incredible support, we’re fueling the power of play in the Parkrose…
June 12, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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…
