We enrich communities by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships. We infuse this learning into our complete family of recreation brands.PlayCore helps build stronger communities around the world by advancing play and recreation through research, education, and partnerships.

Core values

- **Health and Wellness**: PlayCore's projects, such as those through IMPACT Parks, focus on building outdoor spaces that demonstrate measurable impact on health and wellness, promoting healthy and equitable communities[1].
- **Inclusive Play**: Their inclusive play programs, like 2 Play Together®, foster friendships and inclusion among children of all abilities, addressing social equity and community engagement[4].
- **Community Building**: PlayCore's initiatives bring communities together, enhance social capital, and create meaningful play experiences that improve the quality of life for diverse individuals and families[4].
- **Child Development**: Play is recognized as critical for healthy human development, and PlayCore's efforts support the physical, social, cognitive, communicative, and sensory needs of children[3].
- **Community Engagement and Social Values**: Their projects reflect a community’s social values and belief that every child deserves the right to play, promoting respect, diversity, and community well-being[4].