Creating Safe Places for Children To Participate In Athletic Activities

Join us in creating safe spaces for joyful athletic experiences for every child in Long Beach.

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At Place to Play Foundation, we create safe spaces for children to engage in athletics, fostering healthy communities and joyful experiences for every child, regardless of their background.

A group of athletes warming up or practicing on a grassy field near a track. They are wearing athletic gear, including shirts and shorts, and appear to be involved in a group exercise or routine. Most have one arm raised, and they are positioned in a line with a large stone wall in the background. A sign on the wall reads 'CAA', indicating a sports conference or event.

A group of athletes warming up or practicing on a grassy field near a track. They are wearing athletic gear, including shirts and shorts, and appear to be involved in a group exercise or routine. Most have one arm raised, and they are positioned in a line with a large stone wall in the background. A sign on the wall reads 'CAA', indicating a sports conference or event.

Our Mission Matters

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We collaborate with local organizations to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant areas where children can thrive physically and psychologically through sports and activities that promote joy and well-being.

Empowering Youth With Athletics

We create safe spaces for children to enjoy athletic activities and promote community health and joy.

Community Engagement

We collaborate with local organizations to transform spaces into vibrant areas for children's activities.

Several athletes in sports attire are on an outdoor sports field, interacting and smiling. One individual in the foreground waves with a friendly expression, while another stands beside her, also smiling. They wear protective goggles and gear associated with lacrosse. The background features indistinct figures in dark clothing against a backdrop of stadium seating.

Several athletes in sports attire are on an outdoor sports field, interacting and smiling. One individual in the foreground waves with a friendly expression, while another stands beside her, also smiling. They wear protective goggles and gear associated with lacrosse. The background features indistinct figures in dark clothing against a backdrop of stadium seating.

Accessible Sports

Our mission is to make athletics enjoyable and accessible for every child and adult in our community.

Join us in fostering healthy, vibrant communities through engaging athletic opportunities for all children.

Healthy Communities

A group of people, primarily young athletes, are gathered on a sports field, some dressed in uniforms consisting of navy blue and red colors. In the background, there are several red-brick buildings and blossoming trees, suggesting a springtime setting. A goalpost can be seen, indicating that this is likely a game of soccer or lacrosse. The scene is lively and bustling with activity.

A group of people, primarily young athletes, are gathered on a sports field, some dressed in uniforms consisting of navy blue and red colors. In the background, there are several red-brick buildings and blossoming trees, suggesting a springtime setting. A goalpost can be seen, indicating that this is likely a game of soccer or lacrosse. The scene is lively and bustling with activity.

Gallery

Celebrating vibrant spaces for children’s athletic activities and joy.

People engage in conversation and activities in an indoor sports facility. A woman in gray athletic wear stretches her arms above her head while talking to a man in a blue jacket. Other people are seen interacting in the background, some are seated on the ground, and the atmosphere is lively with many individuals gathered.

People engage in conversation and activities in an indoor sports facility. A woman in gray athletic wear stretches her arms above her head while talking to a man in a blue jacket. Other people are seen interacting in the background, some are seated on the ground, and the atmosphere is lively with many individuals gathered.

A group of young people wearing matching athletic clothes are gathered in a line, talking and smiling amongst each other. A man stands facing them, engaging in conversation. The backdrop features historic architecture, including stone columns and brick structures.

A group of young people wearing matching athletic clothes are gathered in a line, talking and smiling amongst each other. A man stands facing them, engaging in conversation. The backdrop features historic architecture, including stone columns and brick structures.

An aerial view of a large, vibrant sports complex featuring a red basketball court with multiple hoops and a surrounding blue running track. Several people are scattered across the area, engaged in various activities.

An aerial view of a large, vibrant sports complex featuring a red basketball court with multiple hoops and a surrounding blue running track. Several people are scattered across the area, engaged in various activities.

A group of athletes in white shirts with black and red accents are gathered together, engaged in conversation and smiling. They appear to be on a sports field with empty bleachers in the background. The setting is outdoors, and it seems sunny. Some individuals are wearing caps or headbands.

A group of athletes in white shirts with black and red accents are gathered together, engaged in conversation and smiling. They appear to be on a sports field with empty bleachers in the background. The setting is outdoors, and it seems sunny. Some individuals are wearing caps or headbands.

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We’re excited to hear from you! Reach out to learn more about our mission and how you can support accessible athletic activities.

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