Washington Statewide Education and Funding Initiative

This is an opportunity for you to learn the latest research, best practices, and design options for creating parks and playgrounds that activate communities, enrich childhood, and promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages and abilities.

Active Families, Outdoor Lifestyle.

Richland’s community thrives on outdoor living, with families, retirees, and students enjoying the region’s different rivers and trails. Playgrounds and parks here are extensions of the active lifestyle locals embrace every day.

This session will help Richland and surrounding communities:

• Navigate the funding opportunity from GameTime
• Build inclusive, intergenerational spaces that complement Richland’s outdoor culture
• Create playgrounds and parks that support active, healthy routines for all ages

In a city where activity is part of everyday life, your playgrounds can help create community.

Growing Fast. Funding Is Competitive.

Seattle’s neighborhoods are bustling with families, commuters, and young professionals, all sharing limited space. Parks and schoolyards serve as essential community hubs that support wellness, connection, and creativity in a fast-paced city.

This session will help Seattle and surrounding communities:

• Navigate the funding opportunity from GameTime
• Design inclusive play and recreation spaces that work within urban constraints
• Create parks and playgrounds that welcome diverse ages, abilities, and lifestyles

In a city that never stops moving, your approach to play and recreation can create pockets of pause, connection, and fun.

Growing Suburbs, Connected Communities. 

Vancouver is expanding rapidly, with new neighborhoods and families reshaping the city’s landscape. Residents are looking for places that bring neighbors together and build a sense of belonging across generations.

This session will help Vancouver and surrounding communities:

• Navigate the funding opportunity from GameTime
• Design inclusive play and recreation areas that strengthen neighborhood connections
• Create parks and playgrounds that serve multiple generations and abilities

As Vancouver’s neighborhoods grow, the spaces that encourage play can help the city feel more connected.

Director of Education: Programs, Partnerships & Professional Development

Jennie has worked with children and families of all abilities for more than a decade. Her formal training and experience in early childhood education, exceptional learning, special education, and assistive technology allow her to have a meaningful influence on program and product development.  Jennie is responsible for programs and partnerships that help build communities through play and she leads PlayCore's community outreach providing continuing education to professionals across the country.

Each educational event includes lunch and all educational materials covered in the session, including research and evidence-based guidebooks and curriculum from leading play researchers and universities.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Arrival & Networking Lunch

12:00 - 12:15 PM Welcome & Initiative Overview

12:15 - 1:45 PM Education Session: Supporting Community Health & Wellness

1:45 - 2:00 PM Overview of Statewide Initiative Funding Opportunity

2:00 - 2:30 PM Next Steps & Closing

Lunch, educational resources, and continuing education certifications will be provided. CEUs will be provided for a total of 2.0 Professional Development Hours (0.20 IACET CEU / 2.0 AIA HSW LU / 2.0 LA CES HSW PDH) for learners meeting outlined requirements. CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. The instructor of this learning event is employed by PlayCore and discloses interest in participants partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.

• Summarize three evidence-based design best practices to create high-quality outdoor play and recreation destinations
• Discuss model projects, positive community outcomes, and the health and wellness benefits of inclusion, physical activity, and nature
• Outline the collective impact findings of visitor sentiments and the usage outcomes from play and recreation projects across North America
• List five tools/resources to assist with the planning of outdoor play and recreation destinations

• Funding assistance provided by GameTime must be used towards the purchase of a qualified playground structure.
• Other freestanding play products are available at our best pricing through Omnia Partners.
• Representatives from WRPA, GameTime, and PlayCore will select qualifying projects to be considered for funding assistance.
• Orders must be installed by December 2026 through GameTime’s exclusive representatives in Washington.
• Funding can only be applied to additional GameTime playground equipment purchases and only in conjunction with the original purchase.
• GameTime standard policies and warranties as listed in the 2025/2026 Playground Design Guide apply.
• Freight, installation, surfacing, material surcharges, and applicable sales tax are extra and not included as part of the funding program.
• To qualify for 100% matching funding assistance, the list price of the qualifying playground system must exceed $40,000 and be purchased with cash with the order.
• GameTime funding is subject to rounding rules and may vary based on qualified purchases.

• For award recipients who wish to bring fitness to their communities, separate funding assistance will be available for GT Challenge Course with the funding amounts dependent on the course selected.
• Preconfigured adult outdoor fitness packages are also available to receive funding assistance based on the packages selected.
• Contact your Washington GameTime representative for a list of qualifying adult outdoor fitness packages.
• Freestanding playground products are available through the GameTime Omnia Partners contract.
• No other offer, discount, or special programs can be used with this funding program.
• All applications must be validated by the project administrator. GameTime reserves the right to decline any application for the WRPA funding initiative.
• Matching funds offer applies to PowerScape® (including Spire®, Altus® and Aventus® Towers), PrimeTime® (including the Odyssey®), Xscape®, and Modern City®, and The Stadium® play systems only. Up to 50% matching funds for select outdoor fitness equipment, including THRIVE®, Challenge Course, and The Stadium®