Type Park Visitors over 100 a day Area 8,094 m² | Created 1984 (1984) Status Open | |
Location Monkspath, Solihull, West Midlands Operated by Metropolitan Borough of Solihull Address Shirley, Solihull B91 3JU, UK Similar Widney Manor railway st, Tudor Grange Park, Malvern & Brueton Park, St Alphege Church - Solihull, Whitlocks End railway st | ||
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Hillfield Park, Solihull, West Midlands is a community open space and play park in Monkspath, Solihull. It covers an area of over 2 acres (0.81 ha) and includes an attractive lake surrounded by formal footpaths, which give walkers the opportunity to explore the open space. It is built on a landfill site, its contours being produced by the earth settling as gases escape.
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Illegal biking in hillfield park 10 07 2016 followed by police helicopter
History
The park was opened in 1984 to help meet the recreation needs of people in the local area. In late 2009 a new children's playground was built.Refurbished as part of year 2 Playbuilder project, the project created-
Embankment slides, Activity trail, Wobble board, V Bridge, Junior swings, Toddler swings, Suspension bridge, Roller balance beam, Stepping logs, Junior multi play, Chain walk, Zip Slide. Climbing boulders and natural play features including willow arch and sensory planting.
Wildlife
The park is home to a wide variety of bird life including swallows, swifts, herons, peregrine falcons and buzzards.
Facilities
3 car parks, Lake, River and/or Stream, Recreational area, Play Area, and Football Pitches