Petersham Gate Playground
📍 Richmond, Greater London
Well-maintained playground at Richmond Park's Petersham Gate entrance featuring swings, climbing frames, seesaws, slides, and a sandpit with a working water pump. Free toilets adjacent. Pram-friendly access from multiple transport options.
Great playground! It’s close to home and very easy to get to — there’s a public transport stop nearby. You can also arrive by bike from one side, which is very convenient. There are plenty of seating areas for parents and a large sandbox for kids to enjoy. A big plus is that there are toilets available at the playground, which is really great. Highly recommended for families!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–10 who want playground time combined with easy access to Richmond Park's wider grounds. The sandpit keeps younger children occupied for well over an hour. Arrive prepared for sun exposure — shade trees are minimal. Bring a mat for grassy seating and a spare set of clothes for sandpit players.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Gul
2 months ago
“Great playground! It’s close to home and very easy to get to — there’s a public transport stop nearby. You can also arrive by bike from one side, which is very convenient. There are plenty of seating areas for parents and a large sandbox for kids to enjoy. A big plus is that there are toilets available at the playground, which is really great. Highly recommended for families!”
J. Q
11 months ago
“We came here on 27 April. The playground is amazing. It is clean and well maintained. Basically any child can stay here for the whole day. There is a sand pit with working pump. There is very little shaded area. There are swings, climbing frame, seesaw, slides. I would recommend a mat here on the grassy area. There are public toilets right at the entrance.”
Gosia Londonerka
a year ago
“That’s fantastic playground located at the entrance to the Richmond park. I love the atmosphere, it is quiet and relaxing place overlooking Richmond hill. Different machines for kids to play with. There is also sandpit with the water so kids can built sand castles. The toilets are just next to the playground which is very convenient.”
Wasim Khan
a year ago
“Well this side of Richmond Park is really beautiful, we have Penbroke lodge and a coffee shop just above the hill, amazing views from the top.”
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Overview
Petersham Gate Playground sits at the southwestern entrance to Richmond Park, offering a full range of equipment for children of all ages. The standout feature is the sandpit with a working water pump — children can build wet sandcastles and run water channels for extended play. Swings, a climbing frame, seesaw, and slides round out the equipment. Toilets sit right at the playground entrance. Richmond Hill viewpoints are a short walk uphill, with Pembroke Lodge cafe accessible within the park.
