Overview
In Hammersmith & Fulham we have 34 playgrounds in 23 of our 55 parks and open spaces.
These include 5 under 8s, 5 over 8s and 24 general playgrounds which accommodate varying ages.
In addition to our playgrounds we have 8 outdoor gyms, 7 multi-use games areas and 1 BMX track. Water play can also be found in Ravenscourt Park and Bishops Park.
All age groups can enjoy our playgrounds and our capital works programme helps to ensure that they are maintained and refurbished as necessary.
We are currently conducting a review of all playgrounds with the view of creating additional capital works schemes to improve the play experience.
On this page our playgrounds are grouped by area, then listed alphabetically by location.
Find your nearest playground below.
North H&F playgrounds
Cathnor Park
Melina Road, Hammersmith, W12 9JN
A smaller park found between Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road. This park has an over 8 and under 8 play area to enjoy. The under 8’s has accessible play items.
Cathnor Park is a Green Flag site.
Godolphin Road
Godolphin Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 8JF
A small open space with a simple playground.
Hammersmith Park
South Africa Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 7FW
Nestled behind the old Television Centre in White City, Hammersmith Park has a general playground which caters for all ages.
The playground was reconfigured slightly in 2023 and there are plans for a further upgrade in the future. There are several pieces of accessible equipment in this playground. There is also a basketball court within the tennis courts.
Hammersmith Park is a Green Flag site. Public toilets are available in the Power League pavilion at the north end of the park.
Shepherds Bush Green
Shepherds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, W12 8QD
Located in the heart of Shepherds Bush, the green caters for both under 8s and over 8s in two separate play areas. Both play areas have accessible equipment.
Wendell Park
Wendell Road, White City, W12 9SB
Located in the south-western corner of the park, this playground has equipment for all ages with some accessible play.
Wendell Park is a Green Flag site.
White City Playground
Australia Road, White City, W12 7PE
A compact playground for all ages which is sandwiched between Wormholt Park to the west and Hammersmith Park to the south-east.
Wormholt Park
Sawley Road, White City, W12 0LG
Located in the heart of White City, Wormholt Park has two play areas, one for under 8s and one for over 8s. On the opposite side of the park is a multi-use games area.
Wormholt Park is a Green Flag site.
Wormwood Scrubs
Braybrook Street, W12 0DF
Hammersmith & Fulham’s largest open space. Wormwood Scrubs hosts two play areas. The first is located between the Pony Centre and Linford Christie Stadium and is better catered for younger users. The second is on Braybrook Street which includes accessible equipment and is suitable for all ages.
The Braybrook Street play area was upgraded in 2023 with 8 new pieces of equipment.
Wormwood Scrubs is a Green Flag site.
Central H&F playgrounds
Brook Green
Brook Green, Hammersmith, W6 7BE
A general play area which caters for all ages in the heart of Hammersmith.
A general upgrade was completed in autumn 2023 with 13 new pieces of equipment installed, greatly improving provision in this playground. The upgrade included new accessible items.
Brook Green is a Green Flag site. It also has a cafe and toilets.
Frank Banfield Park
Distilery Road, Hammersmith, W6 9PL
A small park close to the River Thames in Hammersmith. Although not designated under 8’s this playground caters better for younger users.
Frank Banfield Park is a Green Flag site.
Marcus Garvey Park
Gorleston Street, West Kensington, W14 8XS
A playground which caters for all ages and found a short walk from Kensington (Olympia) Station. There is also a multi-use games area.
Margravine Gardens
Margravine Road, Hammersmith, W6 8LL
Nestled between Bayonne Park and Margravine Cemetery on Margravine Road. Margravine Gardens is a large playground which caters for all ages and is scheduled to be significantly upgraded during 2024.
Margravine Gardens also has a multi-use games area.
Ravenscourt Park
Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, W6 0UL
Ravenscourt Park is one of Hammersmith & Fulham’s larger parks which has four play areas ranging in the level of play provision. The smallest is on the eastern side of the park with the largest in the north. In the south of the park there are two play areas, plus a paddling pool. The four play areas provide equipment for all ages. There is accessible equipment in the east, north and south playgrounds.
Ravenscourt Park also has a multi-use games area and is a Green Flag site. There is a cafe and public toilets in the eastern playground. There are also toilets available in the paddling pool area when this pool is open.
Upper Mall Open Space
Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TD
A small play area within a pocket park along the River Thames in Hammersmith, close to the boundary with the London Borough of Hounslow. This play area is better suited to younger users.
South H&F playgrounds
Bishops Park
Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EA
There are three play areas in Bishops Park, an under 8s which includes accessible play equipment, an over 8s, sand play and a splash pad.
Bishops Park is one of Hammersmith & Fulham’s Green Flag sites and found in the south-eastern corner of the borough by Putney Bridge.
There is also a cafe and public toilets in this park.
Eeelbrook Common
New Kings Road, Fulham, SW6 4SL
Near to Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway tube stations, Eelbrook Common has a general play area suitable for all ages which includes accessible items.
Eelbrook Common also has a multi-use games area and a café on the corner with New Kings Road.
Hurlingham Park
Hurlingham Road, Fulham, SW6 3RH
Hurlingham Park has two designated play areas. There is one natural play area on the boundary with Broomhouse Lane, plus a larger play space on the other side of the playing field. Within the larger play area there is accessible equipment.
Additionally there is a multi-use games area.
Hurlingham Park is a Green Flag site. Public toilets are available in the sports pavilion during opening hours.
Lillie Road Recreation Ground
Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7PD
Adjacent to Fulham Cemetery and Purcell Crescent, Lillie Road Recreation Ground has a general playground which caters for all ages, including a provision for accessible play.
There is also a multi-use games area.
Maxwell Road Open Space
Maxwell Road, Fulham, SW6 2HU
One of Hammersmith & Fulham’s smaller playgrounds, which although not labelled as an under 8s play area, it caters best for younger users and includes accessible items.
Normand Park
Bramber Road, Fulham, W14 9PB
A large playground which also includes a multi-use games area and skate park and accessible play.
Subject to secured funding, we intend to refurbish the play provision at this park.
Normand Park is a Green Flag site.
Rowberry Mead
Thames Pathway, Fulham, SW6 6PE
A smaller play area by the River Thames that is better suited for younger users.
Rowberry Mead is scheduled to have several new pieces of equipment installed over summer 2024. There is also a multi-use games area.
South Park
Peterborough Road, Fulham, SW6 3EB
In the south of the borough, South Park’s play area caters for all ages which includes accessible play. There is also a multi-use games area.
South Park is a Green Flag site. There are public toilets and a cafe in the Sands End Arts & Community Centre.
William Parnell Park (aka Pineapple Park)
Marinefield Road, Fulham, SW6 2LP
In William Parnell, play equipment is installed throughout the park with areas designated as under 8s and over 8s including some accessible play.
William Parnell Park is a Green Flag site.
Health and safety guidelines
- Children's safety is the responsibility of the parent and or guardian and not H&F Council.
- Children must always be supervised when using the play equipment.
- Dogs are not permitted in any play area.
- Smoking is not permitted in any play area.
- Please do not bring any glass into any play area or ball court.
- Please take any litter home or place in the bins provided.
- Please report any faults with the equipment to H&F Council via 020 8748 3020, or email parks@lbhf.gov.uk, or use our ‘Report It’ app.
- In the case of an emergency please call 999.