Welcome to the London Playing Fields Foundation website.

The London Playing Fields Foundation is the capital's only strategic body responsible for the protection, provision and promotion of playing fields.

Founded in 1890 its original objectives were to safeguard playing fields from commercial development and provide sport and recreation for London's financially disadvantaged. Over a century later its mission remains unchanged and, by adhering to usage policies underpinned by sports equity principles, it aims to increase and improve participation for all social groups. It is committed to: