Pat Rumbaugh
Physical education teacher and coach turned play advocate and founder of Let’s Play America; author and speaker known as 'The Play Lady' who organizes community play days and promotes child-led, multi-age outdoor play.
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Jan 24, 2026 • 54min
1KHO 689: Play Is Disappearing So Here’s How to Bring It Back| Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady
Pat Rumbaugh, a PE teacher turned play advocate and founder of Let’s Play America, promotes child-led, multi-age outdoor play. She discusses the decline of free play and why unstructured, neighborhood play matters. Practical ideas include hosting Play Days, StoryWalks, play stations at community events, and even closing streets so kids can safely take over the space.
