Become the Architect of Your Own Destiny

Designed by Kids, Built by Volunteers
Over the past 12 years, KaBOOM! has used our innovative community-build model to bring together business and community interests to construct over 1,300 new playgrounds, skateparks, sports fields and ice rinks across North America. What makes KaBOOM! playspaces so special? They are all designed by the experts on play − children − and built by the communities who will use them. That means that local kids choose their favorite slides and climbers or ramps and rails, decide on a color scheme, and create unique themes. But it also means that dozens, sometimes hundreds, of local residents volunteer their time to install the playground, skatepark or field. A portion of the funding is raised locally, and important decisions about layout, safety, and land issues are made by community leaders and concerned citizens.

At KaBOOM!, our community-build process is about more than just building healthy, fun playspaces; it's about building strong communities as well. In the same way that playgrounds promote exercise and social development among children, a community build promotes positive collaboration among private citizens and business leaders. A KaBOOM! build instills a lasting sense of empowerment.

Find out more about becoming a KaBOOM! Community Partner.

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