Walkers Heath Park is a

park A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are urban green space, green spaces set aside for recreation inside t ...

Walker's Heath Walker's Heath is a small area spanning the southern border of the city of Birmingham, England (northeastern segment of the Kings Norton South ward) and the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire (northern-most segment of the Wythall West ward). It ...

, south-west Birmingham that covers approximately 21 hectares (52 acres) nestled between the estates of

Kings Norton Kings Norton, alternatively King's Norton, is an area of Birmingham, England. Historically in Worcestershire, it was also a Birmingham City Council ward within the Government of Birmingham, England. The district lies 6.5 miles south-southwes ...

and

Druids Heath Druids Heath is a large housing estate in southern Birmingham, England covering the south-west quadrant of the B14 postcode (west of the Maypole). Primarily known for the large council estate in the Brandwood ward of south Birmingham. The estate ...

. The park has a basketball court, netball court and a tennis court with permanent tennis net as well as two sets of kickabout goals. There's also a concrete table-tennis table. The park is unusual in that it is managed by one local authority,

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, but is located within and the land owned by a second,

Bromsgrove District Bromsgrove is a Districts of England, local government district in Worcestershire, England. Its council is based in the town of Bromsgrove. It borders the built up area of Birmingham to the north. Other places in the district include Alvechu ...

. The Friends of Walkers Heath Park have organized volunteer efforts aimed at improving the park's grounds and facilities. Together with Catch22 and The National Trust, The Friends of Walkers Heath Park have planted new trees, added new seating and bins, cleaned out Chinn Brook that runs through the park, and laid new hedges. A "Community Games" were held on the grounds to encourage local residents to use the renovated facilities.Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham
Community Games UK Several areas of the park are suitable for

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, including

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.Walkers Heath Park
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Partnerships

*Partnership with Birmingham City Council - Active Parks Pilot. The 'Leisure Centres Without Walls' aka 'Active Parks' the pilot project is as follows: - a pilot project in 3 parks across the city of which Walkers Heath Park is one, where Birmingham City Council Sport and Parks teams are working with the Friends of Parks groups to deliver activities in parks and open spaces. The programme will include a range of sports and other activities for families, groups, and individuals and will be run by staff and volunteers. If successful, it is hoped that they can launch the initiative across the city.

References

External links

Friends of Walkers Heath Park website
Parks and open spaces in Birmingham, West Midlands Birmingham City Council {{Birmingham parks