Why we built FreePlay
FreePlay started with a simple problem: the inevitable "Daddy, I need to go to the toilet" the second we arrived at what then turned out to be the most remote playground in the country. Two tired kids in the car, and nowhere to park, no toilet, and a gate left wide open beside a busy road.
So we started keeping notes, the practical detail that actually decides where a family goes. That little list grew into FreePlay: a free app, made by parents, to help every family find the right spot near them.
Meet the founder
Steve
Founder · Parent · Builder
Hi, I'm Steve. I couldn't think of anything more cringe than writing a bio about myself, so I got a good friend to write it for me. See below!
Steve is a proud dad to Maia and Logan. He is somewhat of a perfectionist and wants every day out with the kids to be super special. While the likes of Google Maps (other map providers are available) will tell you where the playgrounds or family experiences are situated, he always found it was missing some key information. Does it definitely have toilets for Logie? Is it fenced in and safe to let them roam? Is there ice cream nearby for Maia? Or, most importantly, is there somewhere to get a cup of coffee close by for Steve himself after being awake half the night trying to perfect this app for other parents! He's an entrepreneur, a business owner, a psychotherapist in training and a pretty amazing guy. He built FreePlay for families everywhere, to make life a little easier and hopefully bring a little joy to you all! Give it a go!
- Leonie
steve@freeplay.ieWhy FreePlay is free
The essentials, toilets, safety and accessibility info, are free for every family, always. FreePlay stays free because parents who love it become Heroes and chip in. Made by parents, kept free by parents
Come and explore with us
Download FreePlay and find your next family day out.