London Fields: Ping Pong in Hackney

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London Fields Westside, London · E8 3EU · Mo-Su 00:00-24:00

London Fields is a Hackney park with one permanent, free outdoor table tennis table at its south end, just off Broadway Market. Bring your own bats and balls. It is the home of the London Fields Table Tennis Association, the group of regulars who founded a club here. Walk in any time the park is open, which is around the clock.

The ping pong setup

There is one permanent outdoor table at the very south of the park, just off Broadway Market. It is a fixed concrete-style table built to live outside year round, so it is on the bouncy, weather-worn side rather than a polished indoor surface. No bats or balls are provided, so bring your own. There is only the one table, so on sunny weekends and after work you may need to wait your turn or rotate winners. Get there early or off-peak if you want a clear run.

Good to know

It is completely free and there is nothing to book. The park is open around the clock, so the table is there whenever you fancy a knock-about, though daylight and dry weather make it far more playable. Broadway Market is right alongside, so you are never far from coffee, a pint or food, and the Saturday market is a short stroll. It gets busy in summer, so pack water and be ready to share with whoever is next in line.

The local club

London Fields is the home of the London Fields Table Tennis Association, started by a group of regulars who kept meeting at this outdoor table. The association now plays in a table tennis league, runs private coaching and puts on the odd one-off event. If you want more than a casual game, they are worth tracking down. For a relaxed hit, though, you can just turn up, bring your kit and play.

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Common questions

What is London Fields ping pong?
It is a single permanent outdoor table tennis table in London Fields park in Hackney, at the south end just off Broadway Market. It is free to use and open to anyone.
Is the table tennis at London Fields free?
Yes. The table is free to use whenever the park is open, and there is no rental fee.
Do you need to book?
No. There is no booking. You just walk up and play, and share the table with others if it is busy.
Do they provide bats and balls?
No. There are no bats or balls provided at the table, so you need to bring your own.
How many tables are there?
There is one permanent table, located at the very south of the park off Broadway Market.
What are the opening hours?
The park is open 24 hours a day, so the table is available any time, though it is best played in daylight and dry weather.

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