Help build a new playspace on the 4th Street side of Ralph Wilson Park!

Project Information

A community-designed playspace for everyone! This summer, dozens of youth and community members contributed to the design of this incredible new space. Now we will build it together!

Who: A total of approximately 250 volunteers from the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, KABOOM!, and the Buffalo community. Volunteers will be supervised by professional playground installers.

Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability. Sample activities include: assembling play equipment, mixing concrete, building benches, painting, and moving mulch.

Sign up to volunteer for just one day or join us for all three! Learn more about the rest of the transformation of Ralph Wilson Park at RWParkBuffalo.org.

Please note - All volunteers MUST be 18 years or older.

When: Thursday & Friday, September 25 & 26, 8:30AM-4:00PM, Saturday, September 27, 8:30AM-3:00PM

Where: 450 4th Street Buffalo, NY

What's Provided: Lunch, snacks, and bottled water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.

What to Wear: The project will happen rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required; sneakers or work boots that you don't mind getting dirty are advisable. Please leave valuables at home as secure storage is not available on site.

Build Week Schedule

Build Week will run for 3 days from September 25-27

Thursday, September 25, 8:30AM-4:00PM

Friday, September 26, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, September 27, 8:30AM-3:00PM

Build Site Rules:

All participants must comply with the following practices. These rules have been established and agreed upon to ensure the safety, comfort and respect for all involved. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the project.

• Work together, treat everyone with respect and use family-friendly, inclusive language

• Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to on-site staff

• Please comply with all requests from on-site staff

• Follow all safety guidelines

• Only pre-approved power tools are permitted

• Closed-toe shoes are required

• Youth may not participate in areas of active construction

• No smoking, alcohol or drugs

• The use or carry of firearms is prohibited

End of Day Ceremony:

Build Week will culminate with an end of day ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job well done. This ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 2:30 PM and last approximately 20 minutes. End of day ceremony time may be subject to change based on project completion.

Food and beverages for Build Week will be provided.

Host or Publisher KABOOM!