Our Work

We transform Philadelphia’s public schoolyards from desolate asphalt lots into vibrant spaces where children can create cherished memories.

Our Work

We transform Philadelphia’s public schoolyards from desolate asphalt lots into vibrant spaces where children can create cherished memories.

Physical Activities

Physical Activities

Educational Amenities

Educational Amenities

Sundial

Vibrant & Creative

Vibrant & Creative

Social Spaces

Social Spaces

Goals for the Fiesta Schoolyard-  Nearly 100 elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia have just an asphalt hardscape with zero schoolyard amenities or precious few, faded & worn. Think of it! Yet the cost of even one schoolyard has bottle-necked a quicker adoption of new schoolyards. Therefore the Fiesta Schoolyard is specially designed:To more quickly transform School District of Philadelphia schoolyards from asphalt lots into dynamic spaces for play, learning, and community life.To convey to schoolchildren through a bright and clean schoolyard environment that they are important individuals who deserve good things in life.To provide neighborhood children a safe, clean, well-lit place to play and exercise in after-school hours and weekends.   How does the Fiesta Schoolyards bring about “Smart, Impactful Transformation”?Smart – Quicker to create, more affordable than the typical schoolyard, and with play elements already been approved by the School District of Philadelphia, this methodology can scale.Impactful – Kids have more choices when there’s a variety of play elements arrayed before them. With painted games, maps, tunnels, performance stages, gardens, council rings or just a place to sit a moment, a Fiesta Schoolyard offers an engaging set of options that reaches the hearts and bodies of youngsters.Transformation – Stay tuned! Evaluation, interviews and feedback will inform us and help us improve the Fiesta Schoolyard over time.   Why Philadelphia? This is our home. We’re starting small with a budget limited for just a handful of pilot schools. However we seek corporate and government sponsorship and partnership. The goal is to provide every barren and desolate public elementary school play-yard in Philadelphia with a play-infused Fiesta Schoolyard!