Shoreditch Adventure Playground (Young Hackney)
📍 London, Greater London
Free supervised adventure playground in Shoreditch Park using natural and recycled materials rather than standard equipment. Run by Young Hackney for children aged 6–15. Summer paddling pool available.
Stumbled upon this place with my kids in the summer when I'd had to bring them to work and was trying to find somewhere for them to burn off some energy. Absolutely amazing equipment and play structures. Made me feel kinda sorry for the very nice playground across the park! There were a lot of kids but generally they were fine. There was some kind of police incident but the adults in charge were great at distracting the kids. There was also a paddling pool, I'd recommend a change of clothes or swimming costume and towel on a hot day again!!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age children aged 6–15 who benefit from unstructured, self-directed outdoor play with real physical challenge. The junk-materials approach looks unconventional and delivers engagement that polished playgrounds rarely match. Bring a change of clothes and a swimsuit in summer for the paddling pool.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Olivia Padmore
2 years ago
“This adventure playground was my childhood. It allowed me to have one of my first ounces of independence. The staff, especially Michael and Antonio, are especially good role models and dedicate their own time to looking after the children that go there. It is a safe environment for kids, especially working class kids, to engage in activities. The community has benefited from this humble playground and no matter how much money they spend on Shoreditch park itself, this playground remains unbeatable in its authenticity.”
Maryna K.
7 years ago
“Very good location in the heart of Hoxton, at the Shoreditch Park. This playground has big territory for play with mainly 'junk materials' play equipment and focus on nature and slightly - the Underground Culture. Definitely, after ongoing refurbishment (October 2018) it will be even more interesting and fun. However, even now there is enough play equipment and other things to do (indoors too)”
Vicky Whyte
6 years ago
“Awesome old school play for children. We need more of these to give our future generations the skills and resilience to make good human choices”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Shoreditch Adventure Playground in Shoreditch Park features play structures built from natural and recycled junk materials, prioritising creative and physical challenge over conventional equipment. Managed by Young Hackney, dedicated staff including named long-serving playworkers create a safe environment that encourages independence and resilience. The playground upgrades and adds new structures regularly. A paddling pool operates during summer months.
