KaBOOM!, in partnership with the Humana Foundation, announced 212 cities and towns across the United States as 2014 Playful City USA honorees. These communities are leaders in playability - the extent to which a city makes it easy for kids to get balanced and active play - and are making play part of the solution that can move the needle on countless urban challenges.

The City of Arlington was honored as a 2014 Playful City USA designation!

"Arlington Rocks for opportunities for play. Whether you are enjoying a trail at River Legacy Parks or paddling a kayak on Lake Arlington, we have it all," Assistant Director Gary Packan said. "With Arlington as a destination for the sports world, Arlington's parks are in the spotlight."

The KaBOOM! Playful City USA program, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, honors cities, towns and communities across America that are taking bold steps to ensure that all children, especially the 16 million American kids living in poverty, have easy access to balanced and active play in their communities. Cities being recognized span every region of the country, and include Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Nashville; Austin; Providence; San Francisco; New York City; and 205 others.

To advance the national dialogue on playability takes shape, KaBOOM! and the City of Arlington invites interest, expertise, and voices from members of the Arlington community across the country to get involved (and get playful!) in thinking about how play can create more family-friendly cities.

"With the tremendous support of our friends at Humana Foundation, we are thrilled to recognize all of these communities that are working to ensure all kids, particularly the 16 million that live in poverty, get the play they need to thrive," says KaBOOM! CEO and Founder Darell Hammond.

To see the full list of the 212 communities named 2014 Playful City USA honorees, or for more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.