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Riverside Drive Playground

📍 Richmond, Greater London

★4.2(68 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Free, quiet playground on Riverside Drive in Richmond with equipment across two separate zones for younger and older children. Spacious lawns adjoin the play area. Horses kept next door delight younger visitors.

✓ Quiet and peaceful✓ Two age zones✓ Free parking✓ Horses next door✓ Thames nearby
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★★★★★Featured review by Giulia Iannucci

A bit off the track, this playground is lovely for both very young and older kids. The grass space next to it is ideal for older siblings wanting to play football. Next door there are horses that never fail to excite the youngest kids. Some of the apparatus are quite different from many other playgrounds and the kids love them

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children spanning toddler to early teen age who want a relaxed playground session without crowds. The two-zone layout means younger and older children can play independently at a comfortable distance. The neighbouring horses add genuine excitement for toddlers at no extra effort.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free road parking is available directly alongside — no parking fees apply
⏰Visit on weekend mornings for the quietest experience
đŸŽŸī¸Bring a football for older children to use on the adjoining grass area
🚗Walk to the Thames riverbank after playground time — it is just a few minutes away

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

68 Google reviews

Quiet and peaceful40%
Good for multiple age groups35%
Close to river and attractions25%
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Giulia Iannucci

6 years ago

★★★★★

“A bit off the track, this playground is lovely for both very young and older kids. The grass space next to it is ideal for older siblings wanting to play football. Next door there are horses that never fail to excite the youngest kids. Some of the apparatus are quite different from many other playgrounds and the kids love them”

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Farman O.F

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice little park for younger kids. Safe and quite place with free parking road. Close the riverside and the Ham House.”

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Badri K

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice and quiet playground for the kids, we love to go there over weekends”

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Gosia Londonerka

a year ago

★★★★★

“Nice playground for smaller and big kids. It is quite spacious so kids have place to run and it is divided into 2 areas. Also there is green lawn outside and river is only few minutes walk away. When we came on Sunday morning nobody was there and it was quiet and relaxing. My son was enjoying it :)”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Riverside Drive Playground divides into two distinct zones catering to different age groups, with a spacious lawn area alongside for ball games and free play. Free entry and pram-accessible throughout. Neighbouring horses are a consistent draw for younger children. The riverside and Ham House are a short walk away, making this a natural starting point for a longer family outing. Reviewers consistently describe it as quieter than comparable Richmond-area playgrounds.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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