About Playworks Southern California
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Southern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
June 8, 2022
Evelyn Barraza ›
Evelyn “Coach B” Barraza is entering her seventh year with Playworks Southern California in her new role as Regional Partnerships Manager. Evelyn began her Playworks journey in 2015 as an…
September 23, 2025
Anthony Pacheco ›
My journey to Playworks has been shaped by a lifelong passion for sports, especially football, which I played from elementary through college. Inspired by my brother, a former Playworks program…
September 3, 2024
Evelyn Rodriguez ›
Going into my fourth year with Playworks, I’m excited to step into a new role as Program Specialist. I’m passionate about implementing safe and healthy play and driven by the…