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Riverside Drive Playground

๐Ÿ“ Richmond, Greater London

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โ˜…4.2(70 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐFree๐Ÿ‘ถAll 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.

โœ“ Quiet and peacefulโœ“ Two age zonesโœ“ Free parkingโœ“ Horses next doorโœ“ Thames nearby

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo 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.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กFree road parking is available directly alongside - no parking fees apply
โฐVisit on weekend mornings for the quietest experience
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธBring a football for older children to use on the adjoining grass area
๐Ÿš—Walk to the Thames riverbank after playground time - it is just a few minutes away

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Giulia Iannucci

7 years ago

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โ€œA 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 themโ€

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Farman O.F

9 years ago

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โ€œNice little park for younger kids. Safe and quite place with free parking road. Close the riverside and the Ham House.โ€

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Badri K

4 years ago

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โ€œNice and quiet playground for the kids, we love to go there over weekendsโ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Quiet

2 reviews

Kids area

2 reviews

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.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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