Perry Park is home to Alexandra stadium and The Perry reservoir/lake which was originally installed for the Tame Valley Canal which runs through the top part of the park. At one time the park had tennis courts, a crown green bowling area, a boat house and rowing boats for hire, plus rugby and football goal…

Pitts Wood (known locally as ‘The Spinney’) is a hidden ancient woodland in Overdale Road, Quinton adjoining Woodhouse Primary Academy. The site, which is owned by Birmingham City Council, is a relatively small remnant of a much larger woodland and is designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation because of its flora, and…

The Friends of Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve host regular conservation volunteering sessions. Tools are provided, but please wear appropriate clothing. The volunteering sessions begin by meeting at the Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve car park, B24 ONY.   Contact: [email protected]        

The Friends of Primrose Park Residents Association is a dedicated group of local volunteers committed to improving and protecting Primrose Park in Kings Norton. Their mission is to bring the community together, building strong local relationships and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. By promoting inclusive activities and projects, they aim to benefit…

Queen’s Park was officially opened in 1898 to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign (the previous year). Elegantly laid out, it occupies a 10-acre site in Harborne, a focal site in a residential area. The Park has seen many local changes over its lifetime, as farm land was gradually taken over by new…

The Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve has a growing membership and is designed for those who care in a practical way for wildlife and the environment, The Queslett Nature Reserve is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary on the site of a former land and gravel workings.The reserve is an ideal location for nature conservation and environmental…