Play:groundNYC is celebrating our 10th year on Governors Island
SUMMER AND FALL PROGRAMMING IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
THE YARD is open!
we are celebrating our 10th year on Governors Island in 2026
We are open to the public for free on the weekends, and during the week for camps, field trips, professional development, and family programming.
Check out our calendar for camp dates, special events at The Yard, and more.
If you believe in this work, you can help us continue to support young people’s self directed play at The Yard on Governor’s Island and at our school and public programming across New York City.
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“The area was turned into a colorful cardboard fantasy.”
– Manhattan festival & open street organizer, 2022
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“I figured out that building is my happy place. I really like how I can run free and how the playworkers are always there to help and support you.”
– Jake, 2024
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“I have yet to see a kid leave unhappy from their play time at The Yard; you usually have to beg them to come out and remind them they need water to rehydrate.”
– Google Review, 2025
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DOE educators, Bank Street Graduate College of Education, Sarah Lawrence College’s Child Development Institute and more have joined us in learning about playwork and bringing play into schools.