Workshops & Consultation

Peaceful Playgrounds Program was developed by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer in 1978. Dr. Bossenmeyer has her Master's in Physical Education with an emphasis in Children's Motor Development. She is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, designer of school playgrounds, and a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).

The Peaceful Playgrounds Program objective has not changed in 20 years. It is to provided a playground experience that children find peaceful and adult supervisors enjoy!

Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.
Director, College of Education
California State University San Marcos

Owner/Designer - Peaceful Playgrounds

Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer is the author of six published books on playgrounds and numerous articles and a book chapter on recess, playgrounds and play. She has presented over 50 sessions on physical education, recess, play facilitation and playgrounds. She is recognized as a playground design expert and is Nationally Certified as a Playground Inspector. She was the past chairperson for preschool and elementary education for the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She is the Chair Elect for the Council on Play for AAHPERD.

Dr. Bossenmeyer is a former elementary school physical education teacher and principal, and she directed Kinder/Kids Gym a movement program for 1600 preschool children in 70 preschool locations throughout Southern California.

The Peaceful Playgrounds program has been implemented in over 7000 schools across the nation and in many foreign countries. Susan Ungaro the Editor of Family Circle Magazine in her Editor's column in the April 2000 issue called A Peaceful Playground- "One that works!"

Since its inception the Peaceful Playgrounds Program has been implemented in over 7,000 schools nationwide. It has earned praise by:

  • California School Boards Association
  • School Safety Magazine
  • Family Circle Editor, Susan Ungaro
  • School Administrators Nationwide

For information regarding Peaceful Playgrounds Workshops and situational consultation please submit your request on our feedback page or feel free to call, write or email us.

Andrea Bossenmeyer
Sales & Marketing

Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D

Peaceful Playgrounds™
PO Box 45586
Los Angeles, California 90045
877-444-9888  Toll Free
310-216-7700  Fax

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Workshop and Conference Schedule - 2006/2007

If you are interested in attending any of the events listed above contact us at 877-444-9888 for additional information.

2006/2007 Conference & Speaking Schedule - schedule2007.pdf - 34kb
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Event Location Date Speak
National Association of School Nurses New York, NY June 30-July 3, 2006 NO
21st Century Schools San Diego, CA July 10-13, 2006 NO
Cal Poly Elementary PE Workshop Whittier, CA Aug 1-3, 2006 YES
American Public Health Association Boston, MA Nov. 4-8, 2006 YES
National Assoc Education of Young Children Atlanta, GA Nov. 8-11, 2006 NO
Illinois Association of Health, PE, Recreation and Dance St Charles, IL Nov. 16-18, 2006 YES
Texas Fall TAPHERD Fort Worth, TX Nov. 29-Dec 2, 2006 YES
CA Obesity Conference Anaheim, CA Jan. 23-26, 2007  
So CA KDG Conference Burbank, CA Feb 23-24, 2007 PROP
California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Sacramento, CA March 1-4, 2007 YES
California Assoc Education of Young Child San Jose, CA March 8-10, 2007 PROP
Society of PE and Health Directors Baltimore, MD March 10-13, 2007  
American Association PE, Health, Recreation & Dance Baltimore, MD March 13-16, 2007 YES
Cal Sac Irvine, CA March 15-17, 2007  
American Association of Curriculum Development Anaheim, CA March 17-19, 2007 YES
After School Summit (Prop 49)      
National Association of School Principals Seattle, WA March 28-April 2, 2007 YES
National Catholic Education Association Baltimore, MD Apr 10-16, 2007 PROP
National Head Start Assoc TBA May 2007