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Let's Play Outside

A book inspiring children to play outside!

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Let's Play at the Playground

A book capturing children playing at their local playgrounds!

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Outdoor Play Opportunities

February 2024, Pat Rumbaugh, LPA’s co-founder/executive director is featured in Dr. Amy Bantham’s book: Move to Live More! See the first paragraph to chapter 18, Role Models below.

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Morning Afternoon & Night

June 2025, Summer gives families long, warm days to reconnect through outdoor play, whether it’s morning walks, afternoon water fun, or evening hikes. Pat Rumbaugh shares simple, inspiring ways to help choose fresh air and free play over screens

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Saving Play: One Playful Step at a Time

Our co-founder/executive director, Pat Rumbaugh gave two TED-Talks on PLAY! For more news visit our Full Archives!
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The 2025 Mattel Play Study, “The Shape of Play,

Our co-founder/executive director, Pat Rumbaugh was interviewed for this Play Study.
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1000 Hours Outside : How to Bring Play Back

Pat Rumbaugh, Let’s Play America’s co-founder/executive director was interviewed for Ginny Yurich’s National Podcast, The episode is 689 and the title is "Play Is Disappearing So Here's How to Bring it Back"
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