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.

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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.

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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


August 8, 2023

Amanda Jolley ›

Amanda, better known as Coach Jolley, began her journey with Playworks as an AmeriCorps member in 2011. After completing three years of service through AmeriCorps at Midvale Elementary, she decided…

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January 20, 2023

Jenna Goldman ›

Jenna Goldman (she/her) is the Regional Director of Field Operations, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. Jenna joined the Playworks team in 2022 and has spent…

February 10, 2023

Renee Yeoman ›

Renee joined Playworks as Site Coordinator in Utah after working five years as a Playworks Instructional Technician for Canyons School District. She has a background in health and fitness as…

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