About Us
The London Playing Fields Foundation was formed in 1890 and is the largest charity in London for the protection, provision and promotion of playing fields.
The Foundation currently owns and manages eight large playing fields (totalling over 200 acres) spread across the capital. Its mission is not only to save threatened sites but also to help playing fields enrich the lives of the 11 million people who work, visit and live in London.
It focuses on young people and disadvantaged groups, using sport as a means of improving their social skills, health and wellbeing, education and employment aspirations. Through targeted use of its grounds, it aims to widen, increase, sustain and extend participation in sport and physical activity.
Press releases
Spurs and England star Harry Kane opens “amazing” new £580,000 3G pitch
Tottenham Hotspur FC and England star, Harry Kane, was in Walthamstow recently (Thursday 3 March), to officially open the new £578,696, floodlit,... read more
08.03.2016 • By London Playing Fields Foundation
A new report reveals how playing fields can save the nation millions
Fields of Dreams – A new report reveals how playing fields can save the nation millions A report commissioned by The London Playing Fields... read more
18.11.2015 • By London Playing Fields Foundation