Ohio Community Schoolyards

A Community Schoolyard is an outdoor school space reimagined to address health, equity, and climate issues. These spaces are designed through a community-led participatory design process with the goal of creating a schoolyard that’s open and welcoming to the public. Community Schoolyards are:

Park-like Places
Community Schoolyards function like parks. They are packed with trees, landscaping, play structures, gathering spaces, athletic facilities, public art, and green infrastructure.

Designed by the Community
Community Schoolyards are designed by the community, for the community, through a dynamic participatory design process.

Designed with Intention
Community Schoolyards are designed to improve health, combat inequities, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Welcoming to Everyone
Community Schoolyards are shared spaces that are open and welcoming to the public.

Trust for Public Land is committed to supporting communities in their efforts to reimagine, renovate, and revitalize schoolyards. Our staff includes people from various disciplines and backgrounds, ready to fulfill multiple roles and support program needs. Our services include:

• Convener
• Facilitator
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Technical Assistance Provider
• Community Engagement Manager
• Fundraiser