Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
Think Playgrounds!
Think Playgrounds! was founded as a volunteer group in 2014 and became a social enterprise in 2016 with the mission to promote children’s right to play by collaborating with multidisciplinary partners & communities.
As a social & design organisation we build playgrounds, community gardens & sustainable public spaces.
Sustainable Development Goals
The benefits of increasing access to public space & playgrounds brings health to a whole generation as active playing offers the development of emotional, social, cognitive, creative & communication skills.
Furthermore, the whole community is strengthened as a result of participatory consultation & building of the playgrounds themselves. Allowing for a sense of ownership when spending time together post-construction.
Think Playgrounds designs are increasingly catering to people with disabilities & are accessible to all.
The use of recycled materials raises awareness of the need to protect the environment.
Certificate
ISO 9001:2015
TCVN 6238-1:2017
TCVN 6238-3:2011
TCVN 6238-4A:2017
Press
Rosa-Lux 2023
The Adventure Playground & Community Garden Model as a Solution for Social-Ecological Transformation in Urban Areas
Saigoneer - 2020
To Teach Children the Importance of Play, First Bring Playgrounds Back to Hanoi
Research & Publications
Inclusivity & Accessibility in Urban Public Space.
Public space in Vietnam is composed of many specific characteristics due to its unique historical, social and environmental context.
At Think Playgrounds we strive to inform our projects and designs with research and expertise from around the world. We therefore participate in many academic studies with ongoing collaborations with visiting and local Universities.
2019. The first adventure playground in Vietnam. A journey from Japan. Think Playgrounds, Tokyo Play, Japan Adventire Playground Association.
2019. ベトナム初の冒険遊び場 ~日本からの道のり〜. 国際交流基金アジアセンター（Japan Foundation Asia Center）、TOKYO PLAY、シンク・プレイグラウンズ（Think Playgrounds）
2021.Think Playgrounds - A Case Study of Creating a Playable Hanoi. Daisuke Muto - Mekong Culture Hub
2021. Building a community garden & playgrounds with community participation - A cooperation between Vietnam and Germany - Goethe Institut, Think Playgrounds & Dong Anh Women''s Union
2023. Building the social - ecological future - Transformative approaches in Vietnam. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
2023. Managing Public Spaces with the Community in Hoi An. Think Playgrounds, HealthBridge & Hoi An Culture and Information Department
2024. From Neglect to Neighborly Pride - An evaluative analysis of the Bờ Vở-Chương Dương. Danielle Labbe
2024. Vietnam Urban Placemaking. Think Playgrounds
2025. Inclusivity & Accessibility in Urban Public Space. The embassy of New Zealand, Momo, Think Playgrounds
2025. Think Playgrounds' Summary Report on Red River Bank Activities 2021-2025 and 2026-2027 Plan
Awards
Partners & sponsors
