About Playworks Colorado

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.

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Meet Playworks Colorado


Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Colorado in 2010. Playworks Colorado serves low-income schools across Denver, Aurora, and Mapleton through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Colorado through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.

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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.

Our Core Values

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Meet our People


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January 20, 2023

Jenna Goldman

Jenna Goldman (she/her) is the Regional Director of Field Operations, supporting a multi-region HUB including Arizona, Colorado, PacNW and Utah. Jenna joined the Playworks team in 2022 and has spent…

September 18, 2023

Amanda Kierszenblat

Amanda is looking forward to joining the Playworks Team as an Engagement Specialist, and is excited to jump into the new school year! From her time spent supporting nonprofit organizations…

August 8, 2023

Andrea Woolley

Andrea began her nonprofit career in 1999 going door to door raising funds and increasing awareness for the Rape Assistance and Awareness program. Falling in love with the nonprofit sector…

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

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