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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

🏆 Funzaroo 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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53 Google reviews

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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.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Separate age-appropriate zonesSpacious green surroundsSome aging equipment

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

Sunday00:00 –

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