Our MISSION

play:groundNYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the city through play. Our playworkers support children’s play at our adventure playground — The Yard — and through partnerships with community organizations in diverse neighborhoods across New York City.

our vision

play:groundNYC is reimagining the urban environment as a place for all children to play, create and explore. We do this by providing spaces for young people to play, providing professional development, school programming and training a new generation of playworkers.

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