Dinosaur Playground
Discover the Dinosaur Playground at Crystal Palace Park, where children can climb, explore, imagine and play in a prehistoric-inspired adventure space.
Inspired by the park's world-famous dinosaur sculptures, the playground combines active, sensory and imaginative play with inclusive design, creating a welcoming space for children of different ages and abilities.
The playground is free to use and open during normal park opening hours.
Play and explore
Packed with dinosaur-inspired features, the playground encourages children to discover, challenge themselves and let their imaginations run wild.
Highlights include:
- Dinosaur skeleton climbing structures
- Slides built into the landscape with dinosaur claw mark details
- Balancing and climbing trails
- Swings, including basket and accessible swings
- A giant dinosaur footprint sandpit for digging and discovery
- Sensory play features throughout
Whether climbing, swinging, balancing or searching for fossils in the sand, there's plenty for children to explore at their own pace.
Play safely
Children must be always supervised by a responsible adult.
Accessible play
The Dinosaur Playground has been designed so more children can play together, with accessible routes, inclusive equipment and spaces to explore side by side.
Accessible features include:
- Wheelchair-accessible roundabout
- Accessible swing
- Basket swings
- Accessible slide within the dinosaur play structure
- Tactile play panels at accessible heights
- Step-free access to the sandpit
- Communication board
- Wheelchair-accessible picnic benches
For more information about visiting Crystal Palace Park, see our Accessibility page.
Nearby facilities
The playground is conveniently located close to:
- Main public toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Café
- Picnic seating
Getting here
The Dinosaur Playground is located close to Penge Gate and is easy to reach by public transport, car or on foot. For information on travelling to the park, parking and access, visit: