Brookvale Park
🏟 Playground & park · Erdington, Birmingham
Brookvale Park
Erdington's first park, built around a scenic lake, with a children's playground, tennis courts and a 2km lakeside walk.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Brookvale Park
Brookvale Park is based around what was once Lower Witton Reservoir, built to supply water to 19th-century Birmingham, and it opened as Erdington's first park in 1909. The lakes and surrounding parkland are now maintained as a leisure amenity by Birmingham City Council. The scenic, tranquil water is a haven for recreation, with sailing, canoeing and fishing all taking place on it, and a small body of land called Swan Island draws graceful swans and other wildfowl in abundance. For families there is a children's playground, plus tennis courts and a 2km walking and jogging route that circles the park. Around the lake lies a mix of grass and woodland, with a well-defined path spanning its full circumference, making it ideal for a stroll, a jog or a cycle. Entrances are off Park Road, George Road and Lakeside Walk. Brookvale combines a genuine local heritage as Erdington's original park with an attractive waterside setting and a dedicated play area for children.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Boating lake with sailing and canoeing
- Fishing
- Tennis courts
- 2km walking and jogging route around the park
- Woodland and grassland
- Swan Island on the lake
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: A well-defined path spans the circumference of the lake, suitable for strolling, jogging or cycling
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Witton Lakes · approx 0.8 miles · Erdington
- Aston Park · approx 1.1 miles · Aston
- Ward End Park · approx 2.0 miles · Ward End
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Brookvale Park free?
Yes. Brookvale Park is a free public park maintained by Birmingham City Council.
What's in the playground?
The park has a children's playground. A detailed equipment list is not published by the council.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Brookvale Park?
It is on Park Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7YT, with entrances off Park Road, George Road and Lakeside Walk.
Is it good for a walk around the lake?
Yes. A well-defined path spans the full circumference of the lake, and there is a 2km walking and jogging route around the park.