About Playworks Southern California

All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.

Contact Us

Meet Playworks Southern California


Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.

Meet our Service Partners

Learn about our Impact

Our Mission


Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

Our Vision


Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.

Meet Our People


headshot of Alicia
headshot of Alicia

September 3, 2024

Alicia Cordoza ›

Hello! My name is Alicia, aka Coach A. I have six years of experience with youth. My passion for working with children started when I volunteered as a camp counselor…

September 3, 2024

Evelyn Rodriguez ›

I’m serving as a veteran site coordinator and I am deeply passionate about working with the youth. I’m driven by the goal of creating a sense of belonging and community.…

December 14, 2023

Corinne Tu ›

Corinne first joined Playworks as a Program Coordinator in 2021, dedicated to making a positive impact on school communities in the Bay Area. After serving one year as “Coach Corinne”…

Join the Team


We’re hiring! Join us on the playground or behind the scenes.

Open positions