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Fairlop Oak Playground

📍 Ilford, Greater London

★4.5(53 Google reviews)

Fairlop Oak Playground in Ilford features a fenced under-7s section and an older-children's zone with zip wire, climbing structures, and swings, set alongside a large field used for cricket and football. On-site car park available.

✓ Two-zone layout✓ Zip wire✓ Under-7s section✓ Large sports field✓ On-site parking
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★★★★★Featured review by Alice Speranza

Nice and well maintained, a lot of fun for adventurous toddlers. They have two different areas (under 7s and above), with benches and a car park nearby.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with mixed-age children who want one site that caters to toddlers and older primary-age kids simultaneously. The zip wire and large field keep older children occupied. Less crowded than many equivalent London playgrounds. Some older equipment pieces show wear — check before use.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Under-7s zone and older-children's zone are separated — easy to manage mixed-age groups
⏰On-site car park makes the site accessible without street parking
đŸŽŸī¸Large adjacent field suits cricket, football, and general running around
🚗Zip wire in the older zone is a highlight for children aged roughly 6 and up

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
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53 Google reviews

Separate age-appropriate zones40%
Spacious green surrounds30%
Less crowded than alternatives20%
Some aging equipment10%
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Alice Speranza

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Nice and well maintained, a lot of fun for adventurous toddlers. They have two different areas (under 7s and above), with benches and a car park nearby.”

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Amina Uddin

2 years ago

★★★★★

“A lovely green space, with a large playground for kids, including a small playground for under 5s and an activity area including a zip wore swings etc for older kids. A big field next to the play area which is opposite fairlop Waters!”

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ghuru paran

5 years ago

★★★★★

“A big playground which can accommodate three cricket and multiple football matches at the same time in the redbridge area. Also, the children's play area is well maintained with less crowd.”

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Rehan Bashir

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Awesome weather perfect for playing cricket”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Fairlop Oak Playground divides into two distinct zones: a smaller fenced area for children under 7 with age-appropriate apparatus, and a larger section for older children featuring a zip wire, swings, and climbing structures. Three entrance gates provide flexible access. A large adjacent field accommodates several cricket matches simultaneously. On-site parking and pram-accessible paths make the site practical for families. Some equipment shows its age.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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