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KaBOOM! Map of Play FAQ

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Q. What is the KaBOOM! Map of Play?
A. The KaBOOM! Map of Play is an online tool that allows people to enter, search for, edit, and rate playspaces in their communities. It is a free, searchable directory that helps parents, community members and kids to locate playgrounds, skate parks, sports fields, and even ice rinks across America. It can also be used to alert local communities about recreational areas that need a little help.

Q. How do I find and rate a playspace?
A. Search for playspaces near you, then take a minute and tell us the REAL story about what it's like there by rating it and adding a comment. The rating system can be used to alert local communities about playspaces that need a little help. If you don't see your favorite playspace listed, you can add it yourself to the KaBOOM! Map of Play to make it even more helpful!

Q. How do I add a playspace?
A.

  1. Take a Walk
    Is there a playspace within walking distance of your home? Get out and see what’s out there.
  2. Take a Few Notes
    When you find a playspace, take a few notes. Is it in good shape or does it need help? Are kids using it or is it neglected?
  3. Take a Picture
    Bring along your digital camera or camera phone and snap a few shots of the playspace.
  4. Take a Minute
    Log on to playspacefinder.kaboom.org, click "Add a playspace," and follow the simple step-by-step instructions.

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Q. My local playspace is in the KaBOOM! Map of Play, but is named wrong/has the wrong address/is shown on the map in the wrong spot. What happened?
A. Seeing as how the KaBOOM! Map of Play is a user-driven mapping system, errors like these are bound to happen occasionally. If you see incorrect information in a playspace's entry page, you can use the "Edit this playspace" link on the right side column to change and correct it! You can also flag duplicate entries and inappropriate content for deletion. Think of it as Wikipedia for playspaces!

Q. Does the KaBOOM!  Map of Play only include KaBOOM!-led playspace builds?
A. Nope. KaBOOM! has built over 2,000 playgrounds, but the KaBOOM! Map of Play includes almost 100,000 entries! We want this to be a directory of ALL the places to play - good and bad.

Q. Does the KaBOOM! Map of Play only include playgrounds?
A. Nope. The KaBOOM! Map of Play includes skateparks, ice rinks, athletic fields, parks...pretty much any public place to play.

Q. How can I get community service credit or Girl Scout patches for adding entries?
A. Learn how to get community service credit for adding entries to the KaBOOM! Map of Play here. Learn how to earn cool patches for your Girl Scout troop here.

Q. I have more questions.
A. Please contact us through our web contact form. We'd be happy to help you.

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