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.

London SPG on play

A review of the Mayor's supplementary planning guidance on Providing for Children and Young People's Play and Informal Recreation published in 2008. Look at the proposals and at London Play's response to the consultation.

The Battle for Battersea

London Play is leading on the campaign to save Battersea Park Adventure Playground, which Wandsworth Council is proposing to remove and replace with boring, static play equipment which does away with both any play value and the need for staff.

London Play Loves Outdoor Play

As one of 17 members in the new Play England Free Time Consortium, London Play is set to mobilise an army of volunteers to enhance opportunities for natural play in two neighbourhoods.