Adventure playgrounds
Play is an important part of every child’s development and essential both to their health and happiness.
In Islington there are free, safe, open-access adventure playgrounds for children aged six and up. They have exciting outdoor structures and play activities in term-time, after school and during holidays. Playing outdoors can help children to develop self-confidence and social skills, as well as keep healthy. Our adventure playgrounds are designed and built with children and young people, and supervised by trained play workers.
Adventure playgrounds are free to access for children who live or go to school in Islington. There is no booking required, but children will need to register.
See our guide to Islington adventure playgrounds.
Cape, King Henry’s Walk, Three Corners, Waterside and Barnard adventure playgrounds
Summer holiday opening times (Monday 24 July - Friday 1 September)
- 10.30am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 5.30pm
- Childcare hour: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Childcare for the hour is £5 for working parents
School term opening times
King Henry’s Walk, Three Corners, Waterside and Barnard
- Tuesday to Friday: 3.30pm – 6.30pm
- Saturday: 11.30am – 4pm (Family Play sessions)
Cape Adventure playground
- Monday to Friday: 3.15pm – 6.15pm
For more information please visit Awesome Adventure Play.
Cornwallis adventure playground
Cornwallis adventure playground is closed for refurbishment. During the playground closure the play activities will continue at a nearby local park, visit Awesome Adventure Play for locations and times and to stay informed about the latest updates.
Crumbles Castle, Lumpy Hill, Martin Luther King, Toffee Park and Timbuktu adventure playgrounds
Summer holiday opening times (Monday 24 July - Friday 1 September)
- 10.30am to 5.30pm
Children will help to cook their own free lunches which will be served between 12 noon - 2pm.
School term opening times
- Tuesday to Friday: 3.30pm - 6.30pm
- Saturday:
- 12 noon – 5pm: open access play session for children aged 6 and up only
- 12 noon – 2pm: family play sessions - parents and carers can bring children of all ages but children will need to be supervised
For more information visit Islington Play Association.
