Hackney Adventure Playground
Welcome to the Hackney Adventure Playground, where play is a fun, inclusive adventure waiting to happen!
Who is it for?
Disabled children and young people aged 6 – 24 and their siblings.
When does it run?
See timetable below
How much does it cost?
Free for eligible children. Otherwise charges apply.
How to access the service
Children and young people must be registered to access the playground. Families can register themselves – get in touch with us using the form below. Some sessions must be booked through the Social Care Team.
Location
Spring Lane, Big Hill, Clapton, London, E5 9HQ
About this service
Our playgrounds are hidden gems, tucked away in secure, closed-access sites where children can let their imaginations run wild.
We have a treasure trove of equipment – soft play, zip wires, sensory rooms, nest swings, climbing frames, treehouses, bikes, and trailers. And our playground is securely fenced, creating a safe space where children can roam freely, explore, and just be themselves.
With our qualified and trained staff by their side, children using the playground get equal access to all the fun. It’s child-led and child-centred, meaning they take the reins and decide when, how, and what they want to play with. This sense of ownership empowers them to make choices, build friendships, and, most importantly, have lots of fun!
So come down and join us for an adventure you won’t find anywhere else.
Timetable
| Day | Term time | School holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| Tue | 9.30am – 3.00pm: School and Community sessions 3.45pm – 6.15pm: After School Club | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| Wed | 9.30am – 3.00pm: School and Community sessions | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| Thu | 9.30am – 3.00pm: School and Community sessions 3.45pm – 6.15pm: After School Club | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| Fri | 9.30am – 3.00pm: School and Community sessions 3.45pm – 6.15pm: After School Club | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| Sat | 10.30am – 4.00pm | Closed |
| Sun | 10.30am – 4.00pm | Closed |
Charges and access arrangements
- Individual children: After School Clubs, Holidays and Saturdays are free at the point of access for children. To qualify for these free places you must be assessed and referred by the Hackney Disabled Children’s Service, Hackney Short Breaks Team or Adult Social Care/Learning Disabilities Team. It is also possible to use Independent Budgets or Personal Budgets to access the service. Please contact us for more information.
- School groups: there is a sliding scale of charges, dependent on when the session is and if it is a one off visit or a weekly booking. Please contact us for more information.
The Playground is also available for hire for meetings, community groups, parties, etc. If you would like to hire the playground please get in touch using the form below.
“I have known Kids Hackney Adventure Playground for many years. The staff team at the playground are experienced, qualified, and professional, and have a great commitment to providing play opportunities that are mostly unavailable elsewhere for these children. The playground is consistently well run and managed, with a large pool of part-time staff and volunteers who are dedicated to their work and passionate about providing services that many mainstream children would take for granted.”
Nick Jackson, former Play Development Manager of Young Hackney
Contact this service
The best way to contact this service is to use the form below. Alternatively, you can reach us by phone or email. Our Facebook group has regular updates about the service.
Phone: 0208 806 6149
Email: kidshackney.cyp_info@kids.org.uk