Martin Luther King Adventure Playground

About this day nursery

Martin Luther King Adventure Playground, situated within Paradise Park in London, offers a unique play experience for children aged 6 and above. Operated by Islington Play Association (IPA), this facility emphasizes a "play service" approach rather than traditional childcare. The playground, established in 1968 and named after the civil rights activist, aims to provide a peaceful and inclusive environment where all children can play together. It offers a variety of daily activities and is open to children free of charge during term time and school holidays. The playground also provides a paid childcare service at certain times and is available for private hire, including children's parties, offering various hourly rates. This historical site, once a demolition area, has evolved into a vital community asset, fostering creativity and open access play while upholding the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Please note, while the playground states it runs a paid for childcare service, the provided text also states "At present Islington Play Association does not provide any childcare for children aged 6 and upwards." This appears to be a contradiction in the source text.

What it's like

The childcare provision was found to be non-compliant with some of the registration requirements on the Childcare Register. Actions have been set to address these areas, specifically to ensure that all necessary measures are in place to minimise risks to children's safety. The setting is working towards meeting these requirements by the specified date.

Pricing & funding

Party bookings are charged at an hourly rate which decreases as the duration of the booking increases. A standard booking is typically three hours, and a refundable deposit is required.