1 / 2St James Joy Slide Playground
📍 Bermondsey, Greater London
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.
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.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rosemary Readman
4 years ago
“Very safe for children. Good range of equipment.”
Kaiser Anam
4 years ago
“Nice and small playground for kids under 4. There are slides, swings and seesaws.”
Orlando Sanic
2 years ago
“Since December 2023 there have been multiple occasions of dog excrement piles not tended to on this playground. i work at the Kindergarten that uses the playground during the week. i have been using a lot of time and energy to clean up dog waste that is clearly not allowed on the premise. Also, the bin has not been filled with plastic bags, so it is not functional. My Manager reported this to Southwark Council. They apparently replied, „Case Closed“. Please, if anyone has any information on how to clean up this situation, please list it here or let the ones in charge know. It is sad to think Children step in dog poo and trace it for miles around town throughout buses, schools, shops, flats, etc.”
O L
a year ago
“11 months after the last review this park is still constantly full of dog poo. Clearly someone has been bringing their dog inside. The nearby grassy areas are also full of dog poo. Southwark Council doesn't appear to have any interest in addressing the problem, or the risk to children.”
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.
