The Idea

Playful Streets are a low cost and easy way to create play spaces by temporarily closing streets to traffic, so children and neighbours can play outside — just like you did when you were young!

During your Playful Street, your street becomes a safer place to play and chat to neighbours - children can play hopscotch, ride bikes, play football or tip the can… Playful Streets encourage children to play outside, making exercise fun and easy, while at the same time building stronger communities.

How does it work?

Playful Streets are meant to be simple, you’ll find that using your common sense is what you’ll need most. Playful Streets offer children the chance to play freely and safely on local streets while offering the chance for neighbours to meet. Playful Streets are big or small occasions. They can run for a couple of hours on any day of the week. They can be one-off or regular events … whatever works for you and your neighbours. You can find out more in this guide to hosting a Playful Street.

Don’t worry! The first Playful Street might take a little more work, but after that it’ll be smooooooooooth sailing as you’ll have done it all before :)