Kaboom! A Partner in Play
Building stronger communities with community-built playgrounds Your playground will be the heart of your community. Now all you need is a hand—or a few hundred hands—to help you build it. That's why Miracle Recreation has partnered with KaBOOM!—the national non-profit experts in community-built playgrounds—to bring you leading expertise and assistance for your project. Here's how our partnership can help your community too.
KaBOOM! Grants
One of the biggest challenges facing any community-build playground project is Fundraising. That is why KaBOOM! offers communities occasional grant opportunities to begin or complete playspace projects. Visit KaBOOM.org and Grants to learn about all the different grant opportunities available through KaBOOM!
Do-it-yourself tools at KaBOOM.org
Building a playground for the first time? Don't know where to begin? Log on to OurDreamPlayground.org to learn how to lead successful playground projects from our playground building experts. You'll find playspace planning tools, fundraising tips, networking forums, and free online training sessions designed to meet your project needs.
Playful City USA
In addition to empowering communities to build playgrounds, KaBOOM! honors cities and towns that make play a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing, and healthy. Apply to become a Playful City USA community and enjoy the many perks of being a national role model for play, including:
- Exclusive access to grant opportunities and online resources
- Street signs, awards, and special marketing opportunities identifying your community’s commitment to children
- Inclusion in national publications spotlighting your city’s best practices in play.
KaBOOM! Map of Play
The KaBOOM! Map of Play is a quick and easy way to find and rate playgrounds in your community. Don't see your favorite? Visit MapofPlay.KaBOOM.org to load your favorite playgrounds, skateparks, ice rinks, or any other great place to play in your community.
Learn how to make play a priority in your community at KaBOOM.org
