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Blythe Hill Playground

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…4.5(35 Google reviews)

Hilltop playground in South London designed primarily for children under 5, featuring climbing frames, swings, and a large sand area. Free water refilling station on site. Views stretch to Canary Wharf and The Shard.

βœ“ Panoramic London viewsβœ“ Best for under-5sβœ“ Large sand areaβœ“ Zip wire out of serviceβœ“ Free water refill
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Simon Bray

Good fun little playground. Its a shame the zip wire is out of use at the moment, seemingly a Covid related thing. There's still plenty of fun stuff, swings, climbing frames, stuff like that, to play on. The views across London are wonderful too!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 1–5 who want a relaxed outdoor play session with a spectacular view payoff for parents. The sand area with shared toys is a consistent hit with younger children.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring sand toys β€” the large shared sand area is a highlight for younger children
⏰Zip wire is currently out of service β€” confirm status before visiting specifically for it
🎟️Free water refilling station is available on site
πŸš—Older children are better served by other parks β€” equipment is targeted at under-5s

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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35 Google reviews

Spectacular city views40%
Well-suited for toddlers35%
Good sand play area15%
sparse for older children10%
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Simon Bray

5 years ago

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β€œGood fun little playground. Its a shame the zip wire is out of use at the moment, seemingly a Covid related thing. There's still plenty of fun stuff, swings, climbing frames, stuff like that, to play on. The views across London are wonderful too!”

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Anees Naseer

5 years ago

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β€œHumphrey the oak tree. In the bottom left corner of the park, there is a climbable tree me and my sister used to play on. Great memories. I miss forest hill”

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MichaΕ‚ Deus

a year ago

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β€œGreat Playground for kids, not many attractions but still a good place to visit with your beloved.”

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Eddy Battman

4 years ago

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β€œNice playground for much younger children. My daughter nearly 4 finds it a little too light. Lovely that plenty of toys are left for use in the large sand area.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Blythe Hill Playground sits at the top of Blythe Hill and offers climbing frames, swings, and a large sand play area with shared toys. The hilltop position delivers panoramic London views including Canary Wharf and The Shard. Equipment is pitched at toddlers and children under 5 β€” older children will find it low-challenge. The zip wire is currently out of service. A free water refilling station is available on site.

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