Went here for an ice cream festival and I'm not a child, nor did I have one with me, but can I just…read moresay that this playground is awesome? I don't understand why there aren't any reviews for it yet. I need to babysit somebody's kids so I have an excuse to go here!

If an adult playpark could exist this is the closest it'll get. From decent adult sized wooden…read morehouses (abit like treehouses) and a massive (dunno what it's called) but swinging thing (no way that's suitable for kids!!!! That thing nearly threw me across the park) to a circular hammock swing thing (honestly, I don't know what these things are called!!!). Basically just imagine a make shift playpark thrown together using tons of scrap wood and a brilliantly creative mind and there we have it! The wooden playground that kids and grown ups love it so, the happy world of Hari... lumpy hill adventure playground! #LiveLifeLikeLDN

When I first signed up for the gym membership here, I was expecting to work out among only the…read moresenior members of the local community - not that that would be a bad thing. But then I was the more surprised that the clientele here is actually very diverse: from the teens, who are posing in front of the mirrors in the locker rooms to show off their muscles, the bus drivers working out during their breaks, the house wives gathering in the morning to do engage in chit-chat on the cross trainers, and the grandma from next door who's the most enthusiastic participant in the tummy session... When you join with a yearly membership - which is really affordable - you get a package of personal training sessions, a gym towel, a T-shirt and a water bottle...all this is nothing fancy, but then again it kind of entices you to continue coming. Also, the trainers here are really great, I have to say. What's best about them is that they engage in ever-so-brief conversations with you; they ask you how you're coming along, or when you haven't been there for a while, they notice you coming back and congratulate you on that. This, I feel is great and it makes me feel as being part of some kind of community. Keep up doing the good work!

I have used this pool a lot over the years as a great place for younger kids to gain pool…read moreconfidence and have fun. Its another beach style pool with a tiled island area - perfect for little ones getting to grips with jumping in the water. Much of this pool is really shallow. It has a reasonable wave machine - with a shelf you can sit on and get battered by the waves. Great fun when the kids were under 8 - we came here after school every 3 weeks over a couple of years (we use to alternate with Britannia in Hoxton and Waterfront in Woolwich) - but we have outgrown it . All the kids swim competitively now and the fun here is too tame for them (even with the youngest at 9). It has a really small swim around the island with no jets - just a waterfall that flows over your head as you swim by. A good shower jet for standing under that is powerful and always catches new visitors out as they desperately try to stop the jet removing their swimsuit. There is one slide which is great for first slide experiences....It snakes directly over the pool and is only half tube so if you go fast enough you get to splash the water over the top onto the pool below (and unsuspecting swimmers). Guess I spent too much time here. Main jacuzzi pool was always out of action and the small version was pretty poor. They do offer lane swimming if you want to train after public sessions - they stretch a few ropes across - so many better places to train, not sure why anyone would use this unless they lived next door.. We got to know most of the staff really well - slide was always open and on quiet nights we would get the waves to order. If you are looking to build water confidence in your toddlers or provide fun for under eights then this is great - otherwise travel there are better places about. Showers hit and miss, changing facilities basic and there is a gym. Never used it so cannot comment.

When the weather is nice, it's a Fabulous place for picnics and park strolls. There's a lake/pond…read morein the middle of the park and one can hire a tiny boat.

I have a special affinity towards this park because it is literally right across the street from…read morewhere I live. It's a great place to go on a stroll and enjoy a breath of fresh air. I came here for my first park run ever and the hills kicked my butt. Fond memories and good times ha. One downside is the lack of adequate lighting in the evening and the potheads that hang around this single shed near the fenced field (random I know). I know they're minding their own business but it gives the place an uneasy vibe when you have people lurking in the shadows at night.

A few weeks ago I joined my friends for a walk in Waterlow Park with their dalmatian whippet mix…read morepup, MoMo. Fall was quickly turning to winter and autumn hued leaves were all around. While it was too cold for a picnic on this visit, I definitely want to come back for one in the spring. Located near on a hillside near the posh Highgate Village, views of London from this park are very pretty. An ideal place to bring a kid, a dog or a person you fancy.

As a passionate and dutiful dog owner, a trip to Waterlow Park is on my daily to-do list. It's such…read morea lovely park, with loads of old trees, spacious meadows...and best of all, it's all so well-maintained. In fact, the other day we had visitors from South London and they were in awe by how luscious and well-kept this park was...apparently quite a difference to some of the more plain commons. What's also nice about this park is the fact that you have amazing views over the City (on clear days, that is). A good time to come here is around lunch-time, sit on one if the many benches and soak in the beauties surrounding you... The only thing that I would like to change, is the rubbish bins. The thing with them is...they don't have a lid or a cover, which invites the non-human inhabitants of this lovely park (aka squirrels, foxes & crows) to rummage through the bins in the search for edible left-overs. While doing that, they have no shame in littering the floor with tissues, coffee cups and wrapping paper. My concern is not so much the appeal of this, but I'm more concerned about my dog, who namely thinks that this rubbish is the most tasty thing in the world!

Individually the serving staff are lovely and they can make great coffee, if the ingredients are…read moreavailable, but the underlying organisation and management are poor. Frequently what you want isn't available and I've had my money returned after ordering because the person in the kitchen refused to make the order.

There is no finer way to spend a sunny autumn day then to have a walk around Finsbury Park, enjoy…read morethe lake with the duckies, and then have a hot chocolate at the cafe. There are plenty of places to sit and sip whilst you enjoy the view. A little gem!

In an area with many squares, this one goes a bit further, and perhaps reaches the status of a…read moresmall park A large oval surrounded by very grand houses. Inside there are formal beds, a small, pretty, landscaped hill and a children's play area. It's overlooked on one side by the nearby church, making for a very scenic whole. I would have given it 5 stars, except there's nothing that makes it a place to travel miles to see. Definitely recommended if you are in the area and need a place to sit a while.

This is a huge square, situated right round the corner from the library. It is big enough to have a…read moreroad going right through the middle separating it from a huge church where my landlord had his funeral. The bit that you want to go to is very similar to Islington Green before th recent remodel, it has little walkways with a central rose garden, new beds along little paths, plenty of grass for the dogs and a small children's playground. At the far end is a wild and woolly hill area where you can walk around feeling as if you might possibly be in Hampstead? Although you aren't. And when you egt hungry you can pop to caledonian road for some beer. I mean sandwiches.

Wanted to simply look at the metal architecture of the pool whilst walking the park, an officious…read moreugly clown of a Parliament Hill pool admin staff member with her iPad insisted we pay to enter even though we were only to be there 5 minutes. Unfriendly and rude Parliament Hill staff individual adds to the poor experience of what is a public place. What a miserable bunch of pratts.

This is a lovely Lido situated close to Gospel Oak overground station on Hampstead Heath. But be…read moreaware for young parents/infirm people that the Gospel Oak platform is very high and served by steps only. The lido is one of the biggest in London with a pool that is around 90m long by 30m wide. The lido is divided into a children's section on the sunniest third of the pool complete with slides and slopes down to the water to allow for safer bathing. There is a fountain at this end but its enclosed to prevent people from climbing onto it. The pool is popular with families and young people who come to sunbathe on its terrace and to splash around. So for those who like do lengths may be frustrated by the frolicking adults and children. There are plenty of life guards around to keep order. The Lido is served by a cafe which sells smelly burgers and obviously has not been updated since the complex was built in 1938. Its crying out for a refurbishment to improve the facilities. The range of food needs to be improved as tastes have radically changed since the thirties. So it loses a star for that. The changing rooms/cubicles are gloriously retro painted in bright colours. But for those seeking a bit of privacy while changing may feel little embarrassed. A lovely lido to enjoy a hot summer day without ever having to worry about planes!

I love to swim and I love going to Highbury Pool and Fitness Centre. When you are walking to the…read morecentre there are so many trees and overgrowth it feels like you are trying to find shelter in a jungle. As you walk along the path you can barely see the building and then the entrance pops almost out of nowhere. The centre offers more than a pool, there is also a fitness centre. This is a full service facility and if you don't belong to a gym it's not a bad place to join. I go the Highbury Pool strictly to swim. They do have adult lap times if you want to avoid screaming kids. They also have water aerobics which is great for people with knee problems. Since I only use the pool a few times a month for swimming I pay the standard £3.70 fee. If I lived a bit closer I would problem go ahead and join, especially since a month membership with pool access is about £42.

Good toddler pool makes this an OK family pool. The toddler pool has a small slide, not that…read moreexciting for older kids, but then it's not aimed at them. It's warmer than Archway's Fun pool but much less fun. If you want a safe swimming environment for small kids it's fine, but the changing rooms are a bit tatty and cold at times.

Treetops is one of the best soft play places I've see. I'm fortunate to live nearby. My child…read moreloves it. The prices are reasonable for the soft play and the snack bar as well. The only negatives are that they don't always enforce the no camera rule and it can sometimes get really crowded. Still five stars however.

I kinda wish this were my council community center…read more Friendly staff, and they didn't charge me a deposit to rent a badminton racket when I realised I had shown up with no cash. Lockers are unlocked by a token you get from the front desk, and this frees a key-wristband that you can keep with you while you sweat off some of that Sunday roast. Clean locker room, massive facilities for football, gymnastics, badminton, etc, I'll definitely be back! Close to buses and the Tube as well.