Looking for an exciting new place to play with your kids that is local and affordable? Turn your neighbourhood into a Play Street and let your children enjoy playing outdoors.

“We want to help people re-imagine and make the most of their local spaces,” says Cllr Bora Kwon, Cabinet Member for Civic Renewal at Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

“Play Streets are a great way to give your children the chance to be outdoors and play safely, within a short distance of your home – get the chalk out, organise some games and let the neighbours in on the fun.”

FREE spacehopper

The scheme allows residents to close a street to traffic for three hours at a time, on a day of their choosing. What's more, they’re completely free to organise.

Want to host a Play Street between Friday 22 September and Sunday 24 September?

The first 100 streets – or schools – to apply by Thursday 7 September will get a FREE spacehopper!

Schools can contact Maryam Mahmood on PlayStreets@lbhf.gov.uk to apply.

How it works

Residents can apply for a temporary road closure in just a few easy steps:

• check with your neighbours – let them know about your plans and invite them along
• agree on a date and time
• apply online
• once the traffic order has been granted, get planning!

A full set of guidelines can be found on H&F’s Play Streets webpage.

Somersaults and skipping ropes

Play Streets are a great way to make unforgettable memories with your neighbours and loved ones.

They don’t have to require as much planning as a street party. But that shouldn’t stop you from getting creative!

Think hopscotch, tug-of-war and training wheels; skipping ropes, chalk art contests or a neighbourly football friendly. For more inspiration, check out the photos from the Roxwell Road Play Street, Shepherds Bush, on the H&F Flickr account.

Play Streets can be one-off events or held regularly. Why not make it a new neighbourhood tradition?

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