Sports pitches/courts
Information about booking sports pitches and courts within our Parks.Where can I find information on Park Sports Pitches?
There are a large number of sports pitches available for hire within our parks to play football or rugby at locations throughout the area. For advice on locations closest to you and their suitability for your needs please contact us on 0121 704 8000.
How can I hire a park's football or rugby pitch?
If you wish to apply for a football or rugby pitch please complete the booking form on the right.
Alternatively you can request a form by telephoning us on the details below and we will post it to you.
How can I hire a tennis court?
Tennis courts are free to use and available in these parks. They are open to visitors on a first come first served basis. There is no need to book, however during busy times play is limited to 1 hour per court.
Shirley park x 3
Elmdon park x 2
Malvern park x 4
Bentley heath park x 2
Jobs Close park x 2
Meriden park x 3
Are parks' sports pitches available for competitions?
Yes, parks' sports pitches are available for competitions. However, availability does depend on other commitments for the pitch in question. For advice on locations closest to you, their availability and their suitability for your needs please contact us using the details below.
How can I pay for the hire of a park's sports pitch?
Once you have chosen and booked the pitch you wish to play on, you will be invoiced for the pitch hire after the event. You will then be able to pay by cheque or postal order. You are advised not to send cash through the postal system. For more information on the charges for park's pitch hire and payment please contact us using the details below.
How can I obtain a weather forecast for a booked game?
If you have any concerns about the status of the park's pitch you have booked due to inclement weather, you can make contact in order to check that the pitch is still in a playable condition. Please contact us the day before your game is to be played on 0121 704 6700 (answer phone).
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 0121 704 8000
Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk