Outdoor
Free
1/5
Wandsworth Common Playground is a popular free outdoor play space located within the beautiful Wandsworth Common. This well-maintained playground offers a variety of play equipment suitable for children of different ages, making it an ideal destination for local families and visitors alike.
The playground features modern play equipment including climbing frames, slides, swings, a roundabout, and spring rockers. It has been thoughtfully designed with separate areas for different age groups, ensuring that both toddlers and older children can play safely and enjoyably.
The playground surface is covered with safety rubber matting throughout, providing a soft landing for active children. Surrounding the playground are benches where parents and caregivers can relax while supervising their children.
Located within the wider Wandsworth Common, the playground benefits from its beautiful natural setting with mature trees providing shade during summer months. After enjoying the playground, families can explore the rest of the common which offers open green spaces perfect for ball games, picnics, and nature walks.
The playground is easily accessible with paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. While there are no toilet facilities within the playground itself, public toilets can be found nearby at the Wandsworth Common Pavilion Café, which also offers refreshments.
The playground is not supervised by staff, so parental or caregiver supervision is required at all times. Regular maintenance ensures that the equipment remains safe and in good condition for all visitors to enjoy.
No entry fee required
Rubber matting throughout
Suitable for pushchairs
Located within Wandsworth Common
Wandsworth Common, London SW18 3RT
Wandsworth Common Station (5 min walk)
Routes 219, 319, G1
Limited street parking nearby
We love this playground! It's our local and we visit at least once a week. The equipment is perfect for my 3 and 6 year olds, with enough variety to keep them entertained for hours. The rubber surfacing makes it usable even after rain, which is a huge plus in London. The surrounding common is beautiful for a walk afterward, and we often bring a picnic when the weather is nice. It can get busy on weekends but never feels overcrowded.
This playground is good but could be better for older children. My 9 and 11 year olds found it a bit too simple after about 20 minutes. The equipment is clearly aimed at younger kids, which is fine, but worth noting if you have older children. It's well maintained and clean, and the location on the common is lovely. The lack of toilets nearby is inconvenient - we had to walk to the café which is quite a distance away. Overall, it's a nice playground but best for the under 8s.
A really nice local playground that serves the community well. The equipment is varied and suitable for different ages - my toddler loves the small slides and spring rockers, while my 5-year-old enjoys the climbing frame. The rubber surfacing is great as it means we can visit year-round without getting muddy. It would be perfect if there were more shaded areas for hot summer days, as it can get very sunny with limited tree cover over the actual play equipment. The benches for parents are well-placed and there's a friendly atmosphere with local families regularly meeting up here.
Free admission
1-10 years recommended
Separate toddler area available
Open all year round
Wandsworth Common, London SW18 3RT
Near the tennis courts on Wandsworth Common