Is your local play area in need of some luuurve? London Play is on the hunt for London’s saddest playground – so we can help you turn it around in 2023.

London Play is on the hunt for London’s saddest playground.  We know there are some amazing playgrounds in the capital! But there are also too many that fall short for our children. We want to put the spotlight on them in the hope of making things better.

Playgrounds can be sad for any number of reasons. Perhaps yours has pitiful play equipment or appalling access. Or is it rubbish-strewn, dangerous, or just plain neglected? Whatever the reason, we want to hear from you. Please send us pics of your sad play area – in your local park or green space, or housing estate.

Share your sad playground pics on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #LondonsSaddestPlayground – or simply send to us at info@londonplay.org.uk.

Don’t forget to state the location of the playground and make sure you include a way of contacting you.

Deadline for entries is 5 pm, Monday 06 February.

We will put all entries to the public vote. The winner, to be revealed on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February, will get some BIG love. London’s saddest playground will become the poster child for our campaign to improve local play facilities in London; and the team at London Play will work alongside the winners with aim of making it #LondonsGladdestPlayground in 2023. So, what are you waiting for? A ray of hope on #bluemonday so get clicking and sharing!

One more thing…
We would also like to hear about poor play services or policies in your area. For example, after school clubs or holiday play schemes which are threatened with closure or reductions in the services they provide. Or maybe there are too many signs prohibiting play on your housing estate. Email us at info@londonplay.org.uk with details and we will try to help!