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
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…
August 23, 2022
Janice Rosenkrantz ›
Jan has been in the game for 5 years. She started as a coach, then Site Coordinator and now one of our Program Managers. She is a Utah native who…
July 6, 2023
Desirae Arends ›
Desi began her journey with Playworks in 2014. She worked as a speech therapist in Nebraska with elementary-aged children for three years prior. After learning about the power of play…