the common

the common

playground

playground

by unity in motion

by unity in motion
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Where movement breaks barriers and connections happen naturally

Connection

Connection

Home

Home

Sports

Sports

The politics of recognition: "we need to normalize saying hii"



The politics of recognition: "we need to normalize saying hii"



350+

students and residents pass eachother by without saying hi, each day.

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67%

of us want deeper connections but aren't sure where to start. We've got the perfect playground.

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Play together, stay together

What happens on the playground?

What happens on the playground?

What happens on the playground?

Moving beyond boundaries through play, food, and friendship.

Moving beyond boundaries through play, food, and friendship.

Moving beyond boundaries through play, food, and friendship.

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VOLLEYBALL & MORE

We see sport as a way to break down barriers. Join our events at Science Park and meet new friends on the Playground.

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VOLLEYBALL & MORE

We see sport as a way to break down barriers. Join our events at Science Park and meet new friends on the Playground.

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VOLLEYBALL & MORE

We see sport as a way to break down barriers. Join our events at Science Park and meet new friends on the Playground.

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Social Workshops

Movement brings us together. Our workshops turn strangers into teammates through movement and play.

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Social Workshops

Movement brings us together. Our workshops turn strangers into teammates through movement and play.

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Social Workshops

Movement brings us together. Our workshops turn strangers into teammates through movement and play.

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Open space for conversations

Beyond the game. Share meals, music, and conversations that turn teammates into friends so everyone walks away happier.

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Open space for conversations

Beyond the game. Share meals, music, and conversations that turn teammates into friends so everyone walks away happier.

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Open space for conversations

Beyond the game. Share meals, music, and conversations that turn teammates into friends so everyone walks away happier.

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Our First Event
Our First Event
Our First Event

Common PlayGround at USC Sportcentrum

Common PlayGround at USC Sportcentrum

Common PlayGround at USC Sportcentrum

Our first gathering brought together students, locals, and newcomers for an evening of games, dinner, and dance at USC.

Our first gathering brought together students, locals, and newcomers for an evening of games, dinner, and dance at USC.

Our first gathering brought together students, locals, and newcomers for an evening of games, dinner, and dance at USC.

Make Your Own Game
Make Your Own Game
Make Your Own Game

Gamefication workshop by Olivier van Sportjeal

Gamefication workshop by Olivier van Sportjeal

Gamefication workshop by Olivier van Sportjeal

38

Players from Spark & Science Park

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Dinner Together
Dinner Together
Dinner Together

Location: Plantage Doklaan 8, 1018 CM Amsterdam

Location: Plantage Doklaan 8, 1018 CM Amsterdam

Location: Plantage Doklaan 8, 1018 CM Amsterdam

12+

Nationalities

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We're CREATING GENUINE CONNECTIONS THROUGH MOVEMENT, MEALS, AND SHARED MOMENTS!

Sports & Play

Sports & Play

Shared Meals

Shared Meals

Fun workshops

Fun workshops

Meaningful connection

Meaningful connection

We're breaking down cultural barriers through play.

OUR PLAYGROUNDS
OUR PLAYGROUNDS
OUR PLAYGROUNDS

Past & Upcoming events

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Community voices
Community voices
Community voices

SPORTS BROUGHT US TOGETHER, BUT THE DANCING MADE US FRIENDS

SPORTS BROUGHT US TOGETHER, BUT THE DANCING MADE US FRIENDS

SPORTS BROUGHT US TOGETHER, BUT THE DANCING MADE US FRIENDS

"From volleyball to dinner to spontaneous dance moves - it was amazing to see how quickly people opened up. The most special thing was how natural it all felt."

Sara, Common Playground participant

Sara, Common Playground participant

READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?

Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone

Community Building

Sports & Connection

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READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?

Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone

READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?

Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone

Community Building

Sports & Connection

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