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PlayfulSF

Welcome to

The San Francisco Play Inititative

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PlayfulSF: The San Francisco Play Initiative,  is a multi-disciplinary project designed to help the revitalization of downtown San Francisco.

We work to foster moments of connection, joy, and healthy activities to our communities through playful engagement.

Our goal is to infuse the city with various opportunities for accessible play, affording residents of all ages opportunities for health, fitness and social connection through

play based structures,
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pop-ups,
and interactive experiences
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Learn About Play

Dive In

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An overview of the many ways SF is
already a city embracing play 

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How other cities around the world are fostering play in their communities,
and what we can learn from them

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How play improves mental, physical and social health in individuals and communities

Reading

Books we love about these topics

About Us

We are:

1 Part Design Studio

2 Parts Production Team

3 Parts Civic Imagineering

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​​Our mission is to infuse San Francisco and beyond with opportunities for public play for all ages by providing
access to fun fitness, creative connection, and social
strength through thoughtfully designed structures,
public events, and other interactive experiences.

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Follow our journey on Instagram!

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