Magical playspaces for children everywhere
About
Pogo Park transforms broken and little-used city parks in one of America’s toughest inner-city neighborhoods,
Richmond, California’s “Iron Triangle,”
into safe, green, beautiful public spaces for children to play.
Our Vision
See Our Vision in this 3-minute video:
Highlights
Parks
Pogo Park transformed two, once-abandoned, city parks in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood: Elm Playlot and Harbour-8 Park.
Park Programs
Pogo Park uses the transformation of city parks as a vehicle for child development and community development.
Children's Play Spaces
Pogo Park uses rich, creative, outdoor play as a vehicle to spark and foster healthy child development.
Yellow Brick Road
The Yellow Brick Road is a safe bike and walking route through Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood that connects key community assets (parks, schools, churches, transportation etc.) together.
Pogo Park Products
Pogo Park Products is a social enterprise that designs and builds custom play environments and products for customers.
Economic Engine
Pogo Park works shoulder-to-shoulder with community residents – those who know their neighborhood best – to reclaim and transform parks in ways that better serve the needs of the community.
Impact
Creating safe, green, and vibrant city parks in the heart of one of America's toughest inner-city neighborhoods makes a positive impact on the community in multiple ways.
