Cofton Park
🏟 Playground & park · Longbridge, Birmingham
Cofton Park
135 acres of rolling fields near Longbridge, with a children's playground, football pitch and panoramic views.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Cofton Park
Cofton Park sits in 135 acres of rolling fields, open grassland and trees near Longbridge in south Birmingham, and is managed by Birmingham City Council. The land was originally bought by the council in 1933, and the park has been an integral part of local community life for more than 90 years. It offers a mix of recreational activities and quiet open space: a children's playground, a football pitch, and benches positioned to take in the panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. On-site parking is available via the Lowhill Lane entrance, and toilets can be found at Cofton Plant Nursery and the Lowhill Lane car park. The park's expansive grassland makes it popular for walking, kite-flying and informal games, while its elevated position gives wide outlooks over the city's southern edge. It is a large, open country-style park that balances a dedicated play area for children with plenty of unstructured space for families to spread out.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Football pitch
- Toilets at Cofton Plant Nursery and the Lowhill Lane car park
- Benches with panoramic views
- Open grassland and trees
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-site parking accessible via the Lowhill Lane entrance
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Lickey Hills Country Park · approx 0.5 miles · Rednal
- Manor Farm Park · approx 2.0 miles · Northfield
- Kings Norton Park · approx 3.2 miles · Kings Norton
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Cofton Park free?
Yes. Cofton Park is a free public park managed 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?
There are toilets at Cofton Plant Nursery and the Lowhill Lane car park. We could not confirm a cafe on site.
Where is Cofton Park?
It is on Lowhill Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B45 8UN, near Longbridge.
Is there parking?
Yes. On-site parking is accessible via the Lowhill Lane entrance.