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THE PLAYGROUND gr
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  • Who We Are
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  • Programming
  • Invest In Our Programming
  • Contact Us

THE PLAYGROUNDgr

At THE PLAYGROUNDgr we believe that play heals.

Invest In Us

THE PLAYGROUNDgr is a local nonprofit, who is committed to bridging the disparities of the racial, gender, culture, and socioeconomic gaps often found in caregivers/educational institutions and community based programing around the world of play. Play based support, therapy and awareness continues to be an evidenced tool that sharpens and supports, emotional health, mental health, trauma, grief and attachment. THE PLAYGROUNDgr is tasked with ensuring all members of our community have access to free or reduce rated play workshops, trainings, play based groups and play based therapy.

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.

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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.

MEET OUR TEAM

PLAY SOLEIL : The Main Event

Join THE PLAYGROUNDgr at PLAY SOLEIL The Main Event on October 2, 2025 @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe for the ultimate play experience. THE PLAYGROUNDgr is cultivating a new, inclusive and extrodinary experience for PLAY! YOU are invited to join us!

WHAT TO EXPECT: We are bringing GR a vintage circus experience unlike no other! Plan for cotton candy cocktails, vintage inspired circus arts and a gala you will never forget, ALL in support of FREE play therapy provided through THE PLAYGROUNDgr. health supports

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Community Highlights

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

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We are thrilled to bring our neighbors a quarterly newsletter, highlighting play therapy strategies, books and events. Join us!

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