Adventure playgrounds
Play is an important part of every child’s development and essential both to their health and happiness.
Islington has free, safe adventure playgrounds for children aged six and up. Playing outdoors can help children to develop self-confidence and social skills, as well as stay healthy. Our adventure playgrounds are designed and built with children and young people, and supervised by trained play workers.
Adventure playgrounds are free for children who live or go to school in Islington. You don't need to book but children have to register before playing.
Toffee Park adventure playground is closed until further notice for redevelopment.
Cape, King Henry’s Walk, Three Corners, Waterside, Cornwallis and Barnard adventure playgrounds
- Summer holiday dates: 21 July to 29 August 2025 (closed 25 August - bank holiday).
- Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm (free play sessions)
- Childcare hour: 1.30pm to 2.30pm (£6 per session for working parents)
- Free hot meals every day (12.30pm–1.30pm).
- All sessions are free except the childcare hour.
What’s on this summer
Join our holiday play programme for action-packed days of creativity, adventure, and outdoor fun including:
- messy play, den-building, water fun and more
- weekly trips and canal boat adventures
- cooking, fire play, climbing, football
- friendly, skilled playworkers
- inclusive, exciting, and free.
School term opening times
Cape Adventure playground
- Monday to Friday: 3.15pm – 6.15pm (Free Play Sessions)
Cornwallis, King Henry’s Walk, Three Corners, Waterside and Barnard Adventure playground
- Tuesday to Friday: 3.30pm to 6.30pm (free play sessions)
- Saturday's Family Play sessions 11.30am to 4.30pm (free play sessions - open to all ages with a parent or carer)
For more information, visit Awesome Adventure Play.
Crumbles Castle, Lumpy Hill, Martin Luther King, and Timbuktu adventure playgrounds
Free summer fun for children in Islington
- Summer holiday dates: 23 July to 29 August 2025 (Closed 25 August - bank holiday)
- Open Monday to Friday - 10.30am to 5.30pm
Free all-day play - exciting outdoor activities, creative play, and a safe space to make new friends.
Children can also help cook and enjoy a free, healthy lunch served between 12pm and 2pm.
Find out more about the programme at your nearest playground on Islington Play Association's website:
- Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground
- Lumpy Hill Adventure Playground
- Martin Luther King Adventure Playground
- Timbuktu Adventure Playground
School term opening times
- Tuesday to Friday: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
- Saturday:
- 12 noon to 5pm: open play for children aged six and up only
- 12 noon to 2pm: family play sessions - parents and carers can bring children of all ages but you have to supervise your children.
For more information visit Islington Play Association.
