Acacia Adventure Playground
📍 Mitcham, Greater London
Free community adventure playground in Mitcham for children aged 5–16, featuring an in-ground trampoline, large climbing frame, and supervised group sessions. Parents are not permitted on site during supervised programs.
I go every week now to a group that meets during school hours (not the after school provision) with two of my kids and they just love it. It’s not a big space, but big enough they can explore and feel free while never too far from help if needed. An in-ground trampoline; huge climbing frame built by someone who understands fun and that line between safety and exploration; outdoor ping-pong table; large sand pit with kitchen; fire pit; one hoop basketball court; smaller climbing frame; round net swing and little hills to run up. It’s a lot. And then there’s the inside space, with a kitchen, tables, pool, two toilets (maybe 3?) and a good amount of space. Like most adventure playgrounds, it does need some TLC but that’s something you’ll notice more than the kids. But perhaps donate some money or pool cues if it bothers you? Getting there is a little cut through down the side of the primary or a long curved road and pavement with yellow bars around the entrance. About 6-8 cars can park and there’s space to turn around.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 5–16 who can join independently and engage with structured play. The caring, committed staff and free entry make it outstanding community provision.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Nick Gazard
a year ago
“I go every week now to a group that meets during school hours (not the after school provision) with two of my kids and they just love it. It’s not a big space, but big enough they can explore and feel free while never too far from help if needed. An in-ground trampoline; huge climbing frame built by someone who understands fun and that line between safety and exploration; outdoor ping-pong table; large sand pit with kitchen; fire pit; one hoop basketball court; smaller climbing frame; round net swing and little hills to run up. It’s a lot. And then there’s the inside space, with a kitchen, tables, pool, two toilets (maybe 3?) and a good amount of space. Like most adventure playgrounds, it does need some TLC but that’s something you’ll notice more than the kids. But perhaps donate some money or pool cues if it bothers you? Getting there is a little cut through down the side of the primary or a long curved road and pavement with yellow bars around the entrance. About 6-8 cars can park and there’s space to turn around.”
Murray Hand-Perry
5 months ago
“This is a really nice playground, and seems to have some supervision programs operating. We weren't expecting that, so I don't know the details. Main reason I wanted to comment is that it was too advanced for our four year olds. The staff even said that everything is built for five and ups. Nothing seemed unsafe, but many components were very challenging for our boys. We'll come back when they're at least 6, I think.”
Jemma Ogunwe
a year ago
“The team who run this are absolutely amazing. They are so caring and looking after the kids is their top priority.”
Lady P Sugar city
9 years ago
“Fantastic environment able to allow the children to develop and explore all aspects of play. It is FREE with a varied timetable to include outings at a very reasonable price. Pity they failed to mention the 'NO PARENT' RULE which left me totally embarrassed when I collected my children today. Now in the second week! to be approached by a staff member telling me I shouldn't be on site!!!! to collect my children by the door!!! So much for 'working together'”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Acacia Adventure Playground on Lonesome Lane serves children aged 5 and up with an in-ground trampoline, large climbing frame, and structured play sessions run by dedicated staff who prioritise child safety. The site is free to use and runs group programs during school hours as well as after-school provision. Staff explicitly advise the equipment is built for age 5 and up — nothing on site suits most 4-year-olds.
