Our goal is to create open recreational

Every child deserves a safe place to play, feel included, and experience the joy of childhood—regardless of income or circumstance.

In many communities, youth sports and recreation have become expensive, exclusive, and adult-driven. High registration fees, equipment costs, and competitive pressure often push children out—especially those who need safe, positive outlets the most. When cost barriers and adult agendas take priority, play stops being about children and becomes something many families can no longer access.

Weequahic Park Sports Authority Conservancy exists to change that.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating Safe Parks, Safe Neighborhoods, Safe Streets, and Safe Places where children can simply be children. Our goal is to restore balance by putting youth first—through open recreation and leagues offered at low cost to no cost.

Our programs are intentionally designed to remove barriers and keep children engaged in positive, healthy environments. We focus on:

Open recreational leagues accessible to all children

Low-cost to no-cost participation options

Safe, supervised park-based activities

Positive mentorship and youth engagement

Fun, skill-building, and teamwork without pressure

To ensure quality and safety, our programs are informed by nationally recognized youth sports frameworks such as NFL FLAG, USTA, and Jr. NBA. These models help guide age-appropriate instruction and safe play standards—while still keeping participation accessible and affordable. Our focus is not elite competition, but access, inclusion, and fun for every child.

Our work extends beyond recreation. Many of the children we serve face food insecurity, trauma, and unsafe environments that make participation difficult. Through our food support efforts, we help connect families to meals and basic resources. We also provide trauma-informed assistance through referrals to trusted community partners when additional support is needed. To help ensure safe parks and safe play, we collaborate with local law enforcement and public safety partners in a preventive, community-focused way—so children can enjoy recreation in spaces that are welcoming, supervised, and secure.

This work is about prevention, protection, and possibility. When children have access to safe recreation, they are less likely to be isolated or exposed to harm. Parks become active, neighborhoods grow stronger, and families feel supported.

Your donation helps cover essential needs such as equipment, safety supplies, field access, supervision, food support, and youth activities—so cost is never a barrier and no child is ever turned away.

Together, we can protect childhood, activate safe parks, and ensure every child has the opportunity to play.