Recess Cleveland - build healthy, active, and connected communities

Our Mission

We build healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning.

VISIT THE Recess Room

We have a new indoor space where we organize over 40 recess games, including dodgeball, pickleball, etc. Fill out the form below to join the mailing list and learn more.

Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities

Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities. Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities

WHAT WE DO

We are a nonprofit that organizes over 100 different games at schools, community events, birthday parties and more

Our Work

Recess Room

Recess Room is a family playroom with games for people of all ages at 4806 Hamilton Avenue (2nd Floor) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Recess Leagues

Cleveland's First Multi-Sport Intergenerational Recreation League. Now recruiting for dodgeball, chess, kickball, and more....

Play Camps

Play Camps is one of our out-of-school-time programs that take place at six Cleveland recreation centers. They are Fun and 100% free to attend for youth 8-17 years of age.

Recess by Neighborhood

Over the last 7 years, Recess Cleveland has appeared at least once in almost every neighborhood in Cleveland. Learn more about our work in each...

Recess Fam

Recess Fam is our online community where we talk about play equity, fun events, volunteer opportunities, and community organizing.

Recess Cleveland announces new social distancing friendly programming

Recess Cleveland normally hosts over 75 different games and attracts over 8000 people at 80+ events each...

Top Factors That Can Help Keep a Playground Safe for Kids

Kids absolutely love parks and checking out all the different ways to play. The issue here is that parks...

The Floor Is Lava! Tips to Keep This Classic Game Safe and Fun

Who hasn’t played this game guaranteed to leave kids in a pile of giggles? It’s been passed...

Press Release: Recess Cleveland receives grant to Expand Access to Parks and Green Spaces in U.S. Cities

For Immediate Release: February 4, 2020 Media Contact: Alexander Robertson,...

Why We Should Encourage More Kids to Play Outside

On average, children spend around six to nine hours a week in front of a screen. That’s a dramatic...

Recess Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During the Different Seasons of the School Year

Recess is often a child’s favorite time of day when school is in session. This is a time when kids can...

Why Recess is So Important to a Child’s Development

Scientific studies have concluded that recess is more important to a child’s development than was...

Elementary school kids climbing in the school playground

How Physical Activity and Movement Can Help Kids Do Better in School

When it comes to providing the necessary tools for children to succeed in school, physical activity is...

Rules to Teach Your Children About Playing Outside Safely

No kid likes playing indoors all the time—they yearn for fresh air and the freedom of the outdoors. As...

Help Recess Cleveland win a $5000 grant with 60 seconds of your time

We are so honored to be accepted by Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy – Cleveland as one...

Volunteer

Volunteers are the key to making our events awesome. Sign up to be a volunteer and help us teach families how to play again

Donate

For every dollar donated, Recess Cleveland creates up to $5 in play programming value or up $10 in toy distribution value.

Amazon Smile

Are you an online shopper? Select Recess Cleveland as your Amazon Smile charity and we'll receive a donation from Amazon for every dollar you spend

Round Up for Charity

Turn your pocket change into real change with Round Up! Round Up donates the change from each of your debit or credit card transactions to Recess Cleveland.

Amazon Wishlist

Our wishlist is a compilation of items we heard we needed while gathering feedback at events. Purchasing these items on our behalf will help redirect grant dollars to other programming needs

Walmart Rise

Donate spare change by automatically rounding up your Walmart orders to the nearest dollar at checkout.

Join our Squad

Help us improve the quality of life of Cleveland families by joining our squad of partners that bring valuable resources into Cleveland communities.

View other ways to get involved

From donating play equipment, fundraising for your school, hosting a fundraising event, or promoting our posts there are many ways to help us create play opportunities for all.

Recess Cleveland’s 2022 Activity Bucket Fundraiser for families affected by Covid-19

Looking for a fun activites you can play during our current global pandemic?

Our Mission

VISIT THE Recess Room

We have a new indoor space where we organize over 40 recess games, including dodgeball, pickleball, etc. Fill out the form below to join the mailing list and learn more.

Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities

Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities

Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities

WHAT WE DO

We are a nonprofit that organizes over 100 different games at schools, community events, birthday parties and more

Our Work

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Recess Cleveland’s 2022 Activity Bucket Fundraiser for families affected by Covid-19

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