Place to explore / Brixton
Max Roach Park
Playground time and a nature trail beside Brixton Road.
- Where
- Villa Road, London SW9 7ND
SW9 7ND
View map - Opening times
- Park open 24 hours a day.
- Family facilities
- Children’s playground, Nature trail, Wildlife areas
About this outing
Max Roach Park links four small green spaces on the eastern side of Brixton Road, running from central Brixton towards Angell Town. The council lists a children’s playground and nature trail, with areas managed for wildlife. The park also contains the First Child sculpture by Raymond Watson.
Planning your visit
- Use the public park for an outdoor visit; the separate one o’clock club and staffed adventure-play provision have their own arrangements.
What visitors say
4 / 5 on Google · 98 reviews
One visitor highlights a large playground with ropes, slides and swings, but also noticed litter and felt it needed a clean-up and maintenance. Another reported people using drugs in the park, a concern worth weighing alongside the positive playground description.
Plan your visit
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