Parks and open spaces

Information on events and activities in our Parks and Open Spaces, Locations of Playgrounds and Sports Pitches. Information on Allotments, Caravan Site Licences, Forest/Woodland Management, Pleasure Boats Licences and Water Sports Licences.

• Allotments
  Information about allotments, how to apply for a plot and what are the charges.
• Events
  Information on events happening in and around Solihull. Dont forget to check out the monthly listings below. If you are running an event and would like to have it listed here, please use the form below to tell us about it.
• Fishing
  As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.
• Grazing
  We own a number of sites, available to let for grazing. Grazing land is only offered on a licence agreement for a set period of time which maybe one or two years. The grazing plots are let by competitive tender.
• Green Flag Parks
  

  In 2010 Solihull was awarded 7 Green Flags for our Parks. Awarded by Keep Britain Tidy, the flags are seen as the gold standard for public spaces that are welcoming, safe and well maintained. It is also seen as a way of encouraging others to achieve high environmental standards, setting a benchmark of excellence in recreational green areas.

• Grounds maintenance - landscaping
  We undertake routine cutting of grass in urban areas together with hedge pruning and shrub, seasonal flower and rose bed maintenance.
• Parks in Solihull
  Your guide to the Parks and Facilities in the Borough of Solihull - An enjoyable, green wildlife haven on your doorstep!
• Playgrounds
  Information about play facilities including playgrounds and outdoor/indoor play areas.
• Solihull in Bloom
  
• Tree preservation orders
  Tree Preservation orders or TPOs were introduced to enable Local Planning authorities to protect important trees.
• Unauthorised Encampments
  How the Council and other official agencies work to try to balance the rights of all those involved. Everyone has rights, including Travellers/Gypsies and people on whose land unauthorised camping takes place.