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Burgess Park Woodland Playground

📍 London, Greater London

4.6(125 Google reviews)💰Free👶5-12

South-east Burgess Park playground featuring geometric dodecahedron structures linked by bridges, balance ropes, net tunnels, climbing walls, slides, and natural Robinia timber elements. Ages 5–12 thrive here on hot days under mature tree canopy.

Best in the areaChallenging equipmentNatural shadeAges 5–12Bird droppings cautionHard to find
★★★★★Featured review by Jessica Pinto

My daughter and her friends enjoy it so much. They played for at least 2 hours without being bored. It is a nice play area full of challenging things to do. She is 6.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5–12 who want physically demanding, adventurous play in a shaded outdoor setting. The variety of equipment keeps mixed-age groups engaged simultaneously. Check the equipment for bird droppings before letting younger children loose — overhead trees are the culprit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Search satellite view before visiting — it is not marked on official Burgess Park maps
Check equipment surfaces for bird droppings before children climb — overhead canopy is dense
🎟️Bring water and snacks for sessions that regularly run two hours or more
🚗Soft impact surface underfoot reduces injury risk on falls

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

125 Google reviews

Excellent climbing equipment45%
Natural shade from mature trees30%
Suits wide age range15%
Tricky to locate10%
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Jessica Pinto

9 months ago

My daughter and her friends enjoy it so much. They played for at least 2 hours without being bored. It is a nice play area full of challenging things to do. She is 6.

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Miriam Orr

12 months ago

Fun playground with a range of play equipment for toddlers to pre-teens. Shaded by big trees, this is a great spot for sunny days.

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Jason Treadwell

2 months ago

The best playground in the area. Great for climbing.

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James Tredgett

3 months ago

Great park. Kids loved it. Lots to do and secure :)

Reviews from Google

Overview

Designed by Duncan & Grove Ltd, this playground combines geometric metal climbing structures with natural Robinia timber play — swings, a winding net trail, and balance ropes. Located off New Church Road in the south-east corner of Burgess Park, mature trees provide dense shade across the whole site. Equipment scales in challenge from confident toddlers to active pre-teens. Sessions of two hours or more are common.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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