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Solihull Parks Directory - Shirley Park

Shirley Park

Location: Shirley, Stratford Road, Hurdis Road

Shirley Park - Small Map

Shirley Park - Small Map

Shirley Park lies in the hub of Shirley, a busy shopping area, but remains a tranquil hidden secret. It provides welcome relief to the hustle and bustle and is ideal for a family picnic. There are a wide range of activities, which can be pursued in the Park, including pitch and putt, and a range of events through out the summer months.

Picture of Shirley Park

Picture of Shirley Park

The Park was originally home to farmland, which was bought up in 1927. More recently, additional features were introduced which include an ornamental garden and formal walkways. Improvements have been such that the Park was awarded Green Flag Status in 2003 and 2004, a national award recognising quality Park management and the importance the community plays in the Park.

Green Flag Award

Green Flag Award

Near by: Palmers Rough Local Nature Reserve

Location: Access on foot via Olton Road and Rothwell Drive, via car from Jacey Road and Northbrook Road

Palmers Rough covers an area of 6.5 hectares and consists of two blocks of woodland separated and partly surrounded by areas of open spaces. A wide range of plants and animals makes Palmers Rough an interesting place and was therefore granted Local Nature Reserve status in 2000. The presence of Palmers Rough within the Doomsday Book, suggests that the woodland dates back over 900 years.

A walk through the woods is especially rewarding in spring when the bluebells produces a vivid carpet of colour. It is also possible to view wildfowl as the pond is used on a frequent basis by our feathered friends.

Facilities

Car parking spots.
Car parking
spots
Play Area available.
Play Area
available
Tennis courts available.
Tennis courts
available
Bowling Green available.
Bowling Green
available
Skate Park.
Skate Park
Putting Green available.
Putting Green
available
Information centre.
Information
centre
Football Pitch available.
Football Pitch
available
Rugby Pitch avaiable.
Rugby Pitch
available
Flower beds/Ornamental gardens/Rose garden
Flower beds,
Ornamental gardens,
Rose garden
Events available.
Events at
park

Contact Details

For more information please contact your Park Rangers

Telephone: 0121 704 8472

Email: parkrangers@solihull.gov.uk


Further Information

Contact

Tel: 0121 704 6000 Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk PO Box 18, Council House Solihull, B91 3QS
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Connect, Library Square, Solihull West Midlands B91 3RG UK
0121 704 6000
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