Solihull Parks Directory - Dorridge Park and Dorridge Wood
Dorridge Park and Dorridge Wood, Local Nature Reserve
Small Map of Dorridge Park and Wood
Location: Dorridge, off Arden Road
The Park was created on land donated to the Council in 1969. Formerly the area was farmland and woodland, providing a town in the country feel. The woodlands in the Park date back to 1888 and is the last remaining area of a larger fifty acre wood mentioned in 1556. The ancient woodlands provide home to a wide variety of trees including; Scotts Pine, Oak, Ash, Wych Elm, Sycamore and Beech. The Park is a natural refuge for many animals including foxes, owls and voles. Wildflowers also thrive here and you can view Bluebells, Dogs Mercury and Wood Sorrel.
Picture of Dorridge Park and Wood
The Park is always looking out for volunteers to help in this ancient woodland, to find out more contact Solihull Council on 0121 704 8000.
Facilities
Friends of the
parks group.
Park Action
Groups
Local Nature
Reserve
Car parking
spots
Football Pitch
available
Play Area
available
Ranger Fact : Black-headed Gull
Picture of a Black-headed Gull
The characteristic "black head" looses its black feathers in the winter.
Contact Details
For more information please contact your Park Rangers
Telephone: 0121 704 8472
Email: parkrangers@solihull.gov.uk