Play on Your Healthy Street
If you already live on a Healthy Street, you can use your street as a play street without needing a permit, and receive a “Play on Your Healthy Street Kit” to help you get started.
After signing up to receive a Play on Your Healthy Street kit, our team will be in contact with you and coordinate pickup or delivery.
What is a play street?
Play streets can be used to host neighborhood events, like community dinners, gatherings, or a place for kids to play. Learn more about hosting a play street on our blog, or download the Play on your Healthy Street flyer
What is in the kit?
- Play signs and flags to enhance the closure and let neighbors know we're actively playing. These pair well with a recycling bin or other item to attach the yard signs to.
- Play on Your Healthy Street Enhancements including sidewalk chalk, a frisbee and other items for games. (Supplies limited and will be prioritized to community groups planning to host frequent play events and organizations serving equity areas.)
- Delineator posts - these enhance the closure and allow a place to attach the play sign and flags. Post supplies are limited and will be prioritized to locations with high-density housing and limited access to individual recycle bins.
- Healthy Streets tote bag to hold and store your Play on Your Healthy Street kit.
- You can download the Play on your Healthy Street printable sign (June 2023)
What are the rules for play streets?
- Make sure an adult is present at all times to monitor the barricades and help if a vehicle must drive onto the block (like mail delivery or emergency response)
- Set up your space to be able to move things out of the way quickly should a vehicle need to drive on the block (keep tables to the edges)
- Keep the closure one block long and do not block an intersection
- Do not use the street as a play street more than 3 days per week, adding up to no more than 12 hours per week
- Play streets should be free and open to the general public
- Planned to occur between 9:00 AM - and dusk (or until 9:00 PM if dusk is later than that), including setup/cleanup
- Be sure to clean up after your play street and bring in your extra signs and flags so neighbors know the event is done
What if I'm thinking of having a larger event?
Check out the Street & Sidewalk Activities page to see permitting options for larger street closure events that include any of these items:
- Attendance is expected to exceed 100 people at any point in time
- Vendors (other than a permitted food vendor) are a part of the event
- Event includes alcohol sales
- Closure exceeds one block
- Includes large objects in the street (like a bouncy house or a stage)
Don’t live on a Healthy Street?
If you don't live on a Healthy Street but are still interested in hosting a Play Street, you can get more information and request a free permit.