Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Birmingham

Lanea B. • August 14, 2014Lovely for picnics. Play area for kids. Nature center not far..

Karen B. • August 16, 2023really nice relakxing place with a nice tea room, perfect on a nice day.

Alan M. • April 22, 2010A gem - one of the best historical places to visit in Birmingham

Hasina A. • March 26, 2022It’s a very big park good to walk around and have some fresh air the big lake is so beautiful and so refreshing

Simon • November 4, 2014The garden is lovely and very big. There are many kind of plants and flowers, also in the greenhouses. Don't forget to take the small path that leads to the small reservoir behind the garden!

Daniel L. • September 5, 2015What a beautiful asset to the city!

Andrew M. • December 13, 2012On a morning in winter can be sheet ice at the steep end of the path at kings Heath end. Be warned, I had to surf down the path

Iván F. • March 21, 2012Look out for carved wood sculptures! They're all over the park!

Elliott B. • November 6, 2015A park for all seasons! Seems busy during the weekend. Quiet on weekdays. Loads of geese around, also gulls some swans and ducks. Would advise against people feeding birds with bread.

Rahma T. • July 21, 2016This place is pretty and awesome for taking pictures!

Jon H. • August 27, 2011Toddler area is small, but get here early and the big equipment is quite baby safe. Just block the area by the fireman's pole

Ernest M. • May 25, 2013Speed long limit is too slow and speed hump is bad on tangmere drive

Ben A H. • August 18, 2018At first you see mallards, keep looking and the coots will appear as if by magic. There are a lot of them!

Elliott B. • October 1, 2022Get the lift to level 7 for amazing views. Press disabled door button to access the terrace up here. There is also stairs if you can't wait for the lift.

TeaBelly • March 20, 2012The canals on the other side of Brindleyplace...Most buildings here are grade 2 listed buildings, including the traditional pub on the canal side, the Tap and Spile.

Paul W. • March 13, 2014Beautiful Place to relax It's like a little oasis

Paul W. • March 18, 2015Beautiful park it's a little oasis in the middle of kings heath

John P. • March 25, 2017Start on Parkhill Road and make your way to Summerville Park on the other side of the Hagley Road (30 mins). From there do a circuit of the nearby reservoir and then come back same way. Lovely walk.

Andy M. • July 31, 2010The BoatHouse Cafe is a fantastic family run cafe with great food and service. Why not try the rowing boats or peddelos on the lake.

M C. • October 25, 2011The correct name of this set of statues & fountains by Dhruva Mistry is 'River, Youth, Guardians and Object (Variations)' which is shortened to The River. Locals call it The Floozie in the Jacuzzi.

Lord Hillier • February 17, 2013The most beautiful park in the world.

John H. • August 23, 2013Its a park

Martin M. • February 2, 2017Lovely place for a summer walk, plenty of wildlife for kids to interact with and some brilliant picnic spots - don't forget to check out the donkey sanctuary!

Tim F. • August 16, 2010Other than a swing, there is no playground for children which is a disappointment.

Mohammed M. • November 28, 2014It's the German market now, go try the kangaroo burger by the entrance of paradise plaza

Julie K. • July 9, 2013Lovely to sit.

Andrew B. • November 10, 2015Great enclosed infant play area and the junior play area, with its zip wire is not bad either. Walk along the greens and take paths into the wooded areas.