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St James Joy Slide Playground

📍 Bermondsey, Greater London

★3.6(7 Google reviews)

Small Bermondsey playground with slides, swings, and seesaws designed for children under 4. Equipment is safe and age-appropriate. Persistent dog waste problems in the play area and surrounding grass have been reported for over a year.

✓ Safe for under-4s✓ Slides and swings✓ Council unresponsive✓ Compact space✓ Toddler equipment
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★★★★★Featured review by Rosemary Readman

Very safe for children. Good range of equipment.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for local families with toddlers and preschoolers who are willing to inspect and clean the area before play. The equipment itself suits under-4s well. The ongoing dog waste issue is a serious hygiene concern — carry hand sanitiser and wet wipes, and be ready to leave if conditions are unacceptable on the day.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Inspect the entire playground for dog waste before children play
⏰Carry hand sanitiser and wet wipes — essential given the ongoing hygiene notes
đŸŽŸī¸Report any fouling to Southwark Council (and resolution has been slow)
🚗Bring a bag and gloves if you're prepared to clear hazards before play

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.6
★★★★★

7 Google reviews

Safe equipment for under-4s40%
Council maintenance unresponsive10%
Good equipment variety10%
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Rosemary Readman

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Very safe for children. Good range of equipment.”

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Kaiser Anam

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice and small playground for kids under 4. There are slides, swings and seesaws.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

St James Joy Slide Playground in Bermondsey features slides, swings, and seesaws in a compact space suited to children under 4. Equipment condition is rated positively by several reviewers. Persistent dog fouling inside the playground boundary and on adjacent grassy areas has been documented by multiple visitors over more than a year, including by staff from a nearby kindergarten who use the space regularly. Southwark Council has been notified without resolution.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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