Playing for Keeps Association creates opportunities for children to play by uniting communities and advocating the truth that movement nurtures growth—body, mind, and heart.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to expand access to sports and play by mobilizing communities, shaping policy, and advancing the truth that movement fuels physical, cognitive, and emotional development, as every child deserves the chance to grow through purpose and possibility.

WE ENVISION

We envision a future where every child has space to grow — through play and sport that strengthen the body, challenge the mind, and nurture confidence and resilience. A world where participation builds health, belonging, and hope.

WE PROMISE

We promise to break down barriers to play by creating safe, accessible spaces where every child—regardless of background—can experience the joy, growth, and lifelong benefits of sports.

Why it matters

Sports and play are not luxuries—they are essential to childhood and health. They build wellbeing, resilience, teamwork, and confidence. Yet across the U.S., too many communities lack safe, sustainable fields. Playing for Keeps is closing this gap with state-of-the-art, high-quality turf projects that change lives.

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Make a difference

We can enable play when we all work together.

DONATE

Every square foot makes a difference. Become a Square Foot Sponsor.

ADVOCATE

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FUNDRAISE

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VOLUNTEER

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Apply for a grant

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