London Play

Working for a capital where all children can play

Nearly half of children in London surveyed say they do not play out as much as they like.

We want to change this.

A third say they would play out more if it were safer. This is around 10% higher than the UK average.

We aim for every child in London to have high quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities. We campaign for more and improved play spaces and services, and support playwork in the capital.

Play Priority Area signs

Many people promoting play in London have been complaining for a long time about the proliferation of "No Ball Games" signs. Now there is an alternative - Play Priority Area signs.

Natural Play

London Play has launched a new funding initiative designed to create a number of new natural play areas, in some of the most economically deprived areas of the capital.

Street Play

The Street Play project will facilitate 100 road closures, to give children the chance to play out on the street. It seeks to provide safe, free to access, play opportunities right outside the door.

Adventure playgrounds

Over 80 adventure playgrounds provide the capital's children with the opportunity to take adventurous risks, safe in the knowledge that professional help is there if needed.