About Playworks Utah
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 Utah
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Utah in 2011. Playworks Utah serves low-income schools across Salt Lake and Davis Counties through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Utah 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
July 25, 2025
Renee Yeoman ›
Meet Renee, Program Specialist with Playworks Utah. Renee joined Playworks in 2022 after working five years as a Playworks Instructional Technician for Canyons School District. She has a background in…
July 15, 2024
Elise Graham ›
Elise began her journey in the non-profit space as a Regional Program Coordinator with AmeriCorps in elementary schools located in Los Angeles. She enjoyed relationship building and mentorship and joined…
May 1, 2023
Eric Payne ›
Eric Payne (aka Payne) began his Playworks quest in 2014 as an AmeriCorps Coach. His background in early childhood development fit perfectly with the way Playworks supports children’s social and…