Frequently asked questions

Questions you might have about The Playground:

Where is it?

It’s in Northeast Portland. Easy to get to. But kind of hidden.

You’ll get directions, a map, an entrance code and a secret word when you sign up for a class or get accepted to one of our programs.

Once you’re there, you’ll find clues to guide you. And of course you’ll be greeted by the duck and crossbones, because this pirate ship is totally flying the Jolly Selma.

How do I sign up or apply for an event?

Look at the Rallies and see how great they are. Rally!

I highly recommend signing up for the Extremely Occasional Hey I’m Doing A Thing list on my events page too.

Because I usually let them know about events first. And sometimes events fill up before I even get around to mentioning them on the blog or putting them up on the events page.

Are there swing sets and jungle gyms and stuff?

Would that be not be the most amazing thing in the entire world? Alas, no. We do have a Refueling Station. It has a hammock and a hot pink beanbag chair and it is marvelous.

Also there is talk of putting in a slide. And a dragon…

Tell me something else about the Playground!

It is beautiful.

It has chandeliers! And blanket forts.

And a magical elevator that is not actually an elevator.

Also, the Playground used to be a tattoo parlor but then it was transformed (oh, the horror!) into a cubicle farm. We’ve had to do some serious energy clearing to get the boredom monsters out. But they’re gone now. So that’s cool.

And there’s a dress-up room. A Costumery!