Our Mission
THE PLAYGROUNDgr's mission is to raise awareness around the emotional and mental health benefits of play. At THE PLAYGROUNDgr, we believe play heals.
Who We Are
THE PLAYGROUNDgr provides trainings, workshops, one on one play therapy, play therapy groups and free events for our community, in support of ensuring play therapy and play are accessible to all.
Grand Rapids Plays
THE PLAYGROUNDgr brings play experts to GRAND RAPIDS PLAYS, inviting our community to participate in: drum circles, break dancing, circus arts, mindfulness, yoga, nature play, art, play therapy and other play led activities that may not be accessible in other scenarios. Due to barriers related to insurance, out of pocket costs and access to transportation, THE PLAYGROUNDgr is committed to bringing play experts, tools, and strategies to our whole community.
SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH YEAR OF GRAND RAPIDS PLAYS ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2025