Thrilled to have joined NYC DOT for Trick-or-Streets in the Bronx on Tuesday! Children deserve spaces to play and explore outside, on Halloween and on the other 364 days of the year.

The trap of the overprotected childhood. Read: nyti.ms/45SOxqR

Tomorrow we join @NYCDOEwellness to discuss play and its benefit on mental/physical health, and sustainability. See you then? #NYCSchoolWellness #Teachers4wellness #PEHealthEd #MovetoImproveNYC sites.google.com/view/school-we…

Calling all kids who receive special education (IEP) services, medical accommodations (Section 504 Plan) or disability services at school or home: Join us Saturday at Luther Gulick Park to share ideas to make playgrounds more accessible for all families: bit.ly/playgroundaudit

From our flagship on Governors Island, where the vibe is "kind and gentle chaos," we spoke to Urban Omnibus about the state of play, from schoolyards to the streets. urbanomnibus.net/2023/11/state-…

New York City's only adventure playground is a beloved destination. But it's also a proposition to make room for free play across the city, from street to schoolyard. ow.ly/nLCa50Q787k

Friends! Help us fund more and better play for the children of NYC by setting up a fundraiser campaign via Brooklyn Org: bkgives.brooklyn.org/organizations/…

We’re so thrilled to share that our small-but-mighty organization is on the list! Thank you for supporting the creativity of children 🎉

What if we viewed playgrounds as sites of gentle chaos? Urban Omnibus interviews folks at The Yard, a playground on Governors Island in New York City, on all things related to free play: urbanomnibus.net/2023/11/state-…

Today is World Children''s Day. Prioritize play and help us unlock a $1,000 gift by donating via Brooklyn Org today: bkgives.brooklyn.org/organizations/…

Today is #GivingTuesday and we are giving away …two Priority Bicycles bikes! Want to enter our raffle? Donate $25 or more! You will support: thousands of free entries at The Yard, professional development for dozens of educators, and play in public space! bkgives.brooklyn.org/organizations/…

The sun sets on our 2023 season at The Yard - thank you to the thousands of children who joined us this year. Their energy, creations, experimentation, constructions, and relationships is what makes the adventure playground so special. We’ll be back on Governors Island in the spring!

It's already time to plan for long summer days filled with play! See what is new for Summer Camp at The Yard in 2024. We're already dreaming of sun hats and bumblebees...play-ground.nyc/summer-camp

OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE! We're not suggesting playwork is easy, but it can be very rewarding (free mud spas anyone?). We're looking to expand our Playworker team in 2024. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, apply today! play-ground.nyc/opportunities

Gear up for spring! Mini Camp and Spring Recess registrations are open today! play-ground.nyc/summer-camp

Join Yoni and our new team members in our Intro to Playwork Training this month! play-ground.nyc/becoming-playw…

Join us at NYICFF! Whether you’re into animation or documentary, silly stories or action-packed adventures, even if you’ve never been to a movie theater, there's something you’ll love. March 2-17, NYC. Get $2 off your tickets with the code PLY2K24 at nyicff.org/tickets

With nearly 300 visitors, Opening Weekend at The Yard was a success! Thank you to all who joined us, and if you missed this week, we’ll be here every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4PM into November of 2024!

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Launching: #PlayworkersDoPlaywork 🪁 Join us in campaigning to have #Playwork and #Playworkers recognised! Many people are unaware of playwork and the importance of playworkers, and we are campaigning to change that! Find out more and support us: buff.ly/3UXH0Fj