Grove Park
🏟 Playground & park · Harborne, Birmingham
Grove Park
A 12-acre Harborne park with a well-stocked children's play area, a small lake and an ancient cedar tree.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Grove Park
Grove Park is a 12-acre public park in Harborne, Birmingham, created in 1963 and managed by Birmingham City Council. The grounds were once part of The Grove, an 18th-century Georgian estate; the house was rebuilt in 1877-78 by architect John Henry Chamberlain for businessman William Kenrick, and after its demolition in 1963 the grounds became a public park. For families, the park has a popular, well-stocked children's play area with climbing frames offering great views over the surrounding area. The wider park features a small lake, large playing fields, and mature trees including redwoods, oaks and weeping willows, alongside colourful planting. One of its centrepieces is an ancient cedar tree thought to have been planted in the late 1700s. Entrances are off Harborne Park Road, Mill Farm Road and Grove Lane, with car parking from Grove Lane next to the Coach House and from Harborne Park Road next to the play area. There are no toilets on site.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's play area
- Small lake
- Large playing fields
- Parking
- Ancient cedar tree
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Car parks off Grove Lane (next to the Coach House) and Harborne Park Road (next to the play area)
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area with climbing frames
📍 Nearby places to play
- Selly Oak Park · approx 0.7 miles · Selly Oak
- Queen's Park · approx 1.1 miles · Harborne
- Senneleys Park · approx 1.7 miles · Bartley Green
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Grove Park Harborne free?
Yes. Grove Park is a free, public park managed by Birmingham City Council.
What's in the playground at Grove Park?
There is a popular, well-stocked children's play area including climbing frames with views over the surrounding area.
Are there toilets at Grove Park?
No, there are no toilets on site according to Birmingham City Council.
Where is Grove Park?
It is at 253 Harborne Park Road, Harborne, Birmingham (B17 0BJ), with entrances off Harborne Park Road, Mill Farm Road and Grove Lane.
Is there parking next to the playground?
Yes. There is a car park on Harborne Park Road next to the play area, plus parking off Grove Lane by the Coach House.