Our Mission

The PLAY Boulder Foundation supports excellence in parks and recreation by mobilizing community support through education, philanthropy and advocacy.


Our Goals

The PLAY Boulder Foundation was founded in 1976 to work alongside the Boulder Parks & Recreation Department. These are the goals we strive to achieve each and every day:

  1. Engage the residents of Boulder in enhancing our city and improving our quality of life.

  2. Ensure that there are adequate resources to provide safe, quality recreation opportunities for all.

  3. Embody a reputable and dependable organization that fosters outstanding recreational programs and public spaces.


Our Values

Accessibility

Ensure that residents of all ability, age and means can access the best programs Boulder has to offer and feel valued in their community.

Health & Wellness

Promote and encourage the health and wellness of our community, both its members and the environment around us.

Sustainability

Implement responsible environmental standards in all parks, recreational facilities, and public spaces.

Collaboration

Foster mutually beneficial relationships in the community to make change possible and achieve powerful results together.

Connection

Cultivate connections through volunteerism, engagement, and communal investment.

Fiscal Stewardship

Earn the respect of the public and donor trust in all financial transactions.


Contact Us

Please direct your questions to info@playboulder.org