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We want you to come and play! We provide adventure playgrounds, play projects, private hire and much more…
What we do
We run services for children and families in Islington. Find out what we’re up to at the moment.
About Islington Play Association
Islington Play Association has been fighting for children’s rights for well over 40 years. We work closely with parents, carers and community members to ensure that the best possible environment is created for children and young people.
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Latest
Blog by Bob Hughes 20th April 2020
Bob Hughes is a lifelong advocate for free play and play as a fundamental and essential part of human development. His book A Taxonomy of Play Types lists 16 types...
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Covid 19, Risk and Outdoor Play: Future Advocacy for Playworkers
Within a few short weeks the Covid 19 virus has changed our way of life. In order to keep ourselves and others safe we no longer congregate or touch. Almost...
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**EVENT POSTPONED** Crumbles Castle Family Day
It is with regret that IPA have decided to postpone our open
play day this Saturday 21st March at Crumbles Castle as getting the
community together right now is contrary to government...
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Paradise Park Children's Centre
Our beautiful centre hosts a nursery with excellent outside play facilities and a myriad of family support and health services.
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Our Spaces to Play
Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground
Crumbles Castle overlooks Bingfield Park nestled between Kings Cross and Caledonian Road. As you enter the Castle grounds you will find yourself transported out of the city and into a...
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Hayward Adventure Playground
Hayward Adventure Playground has been specially designed for children with additional needs, accessibility has been considered for every part of the massive site, so that children of all abilities can...
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Lumpy Hill Adventure Playground
UPDATE 23/03/2020: We are very sad that we have to close all of our adventure playgrounds, in line with government advice. they will be closed until Monday 20th April, by...
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Martin Luther King Adventure Playground (Temporarily Closed)
*** Martin Luther King Adventure Playground is currently closed for improvements . During the closure period, the old building on-site will be demolished and a temporary building put in...
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Timbuktu Adventure Playground
UPDATE (23/03/2020): We are very sad that we have to close all of our adventure playgrounds, in line with government advice. They will be closed until Monday 20th April, by...
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Toffee Park Adventure Playground
UPDATE (23/03/2020): We are very sad that we have to close all of our adventure playgrounds, in line with government advice. They will be closed until Monday 20th April, by...
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58% of Islington’s population live in social housing – 68% of these children attend adventure playgrounds
Why Play matters
Play is what happens when children are given the space to be themselves and explore their world, learning about what works and what doesn’t, in pursuit of their own intrinsic aims.
