Minneapolis, Minnesota

Every kid deserves a place to play.

PlayFort is a multi-level recreational center and family shelter. Multiple floors of adventure for kids. Safety and dignity for every family that walks through the door.

6,000+
Youth homeless on any given night in Minnesota
$10B+
U.S. family entertainment center industry
0
Facilities combining recreation with shelter

Not a shelter with a game room.
A fortress built for families.

Each floor is designed for a different kind of play. Homeless families and neighborhood families share the same spaces. No separate sections. No stigma. Just kids being kids.

Recreation funds the mission

Paying members enjoy world-class play facilities. That revenue directly funds shelter beds, case management, and family support services.

Every membership sold means another family gets shelter. Every birthday party booked means another kid gets stability.

Play is not a luxury. It's how children heal.

How PlayFort Works

1

Badge-Based Access

Every child gets a secure check-in badge. Floor monitors track who's where. Parents get real-time peace of mind.

2

Integrated Community

Shelter families and members use the same floors, same equipment, same spaces. Kids don't see income levels. They see friends.

3

Trauma-Informed Design

Quiet zones on every floor. De-escalation spaces. Sensory-friendly lighting. Built by people who understand what families go through.

Be Part of Something New

PlayFort is coming to Minneapolis. Join the waitlist to get early access, founding member pricing, and a chance to shape the facility.