Playworks in Portland, OR

Playworks will bring its trademark brand of safe and inclusive play to eight Portland Public Schools when classes start up after the summer break. The debut marks Playworks' entry into the Pacific Northwest, where our team of trained, caring program coordinators, or "coaches," will lead recess and class game times, and very likely support a considerable amount of indoor recesses. 

The Power of Play in Portland (Video)

All day Monday, November 23rd, Channel 2 KATU dedicated the day covering the "Power of Play" in the Portland community. KATU, an ABC affiliate, covered topics including: the effects of video games on children, the return of "old school" toys and games, and recess issues at school.

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Halloween Playworks Style at the Farmer's Market 10/31

On Halloween day from 9am till noon we teamed up with the Portland Farmer's Market at the Portland State University South Park Blocks... More »

Intel Kids Learn Playworks' Games

Oregon-based computer hardware giant Intel hosted its annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at multiple sites in Hillsboro, OR. The day was... More »

Playworks Premieres in Portland with Recess Roll-Out Week

Playworks successfully wrapped up a whirlwind of Recess Roll-Outs in Portland area schools this spring, giving principals a look at how... More »

Jonathan Blasher to Head Playworks in Portland

Oregon native and diehard Ducks and Trailblazer fan Jonathan Blasher has moved back to Oregon to head the Playworks’ Portland office.... More »