Selly Oak Park
🏟 Playground & park · Selly Oak, Birmingham
Selly Oak Park
Over 30 acres of former medieval deer park in Selly Oak, with a children's playground, nature trail and outdoor gym.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Selly Oak Park
Selly Oak Park consists of more than 30 acres of former medieval deer park and is the largest public open space in the Selly Oak district of Birmingham. It was established in 1899 on land given by Thomas Gibbins and his wife Emma, and was the first park developed under the former Kings Norton and Northfield Urban District Council before coming under Birmingham City Council administration by 1911. Today it is managed by Birmingham City Council. For children there is a playground, plus a unique nature trail combining information points, sculptures and play features. The wider park has a football pitch, outdoor gym equipment, a 2km walking route and accessible paths. The annual Selly Oak Festival is held here every summer, combining a barbecue with circus events, donkey rides, crafts and games. Parking is available at the Scout Hut on the edge of the park next to Gibbins Road. Bus routes 11, 76 and 84 stop on Harborne Lane, and Selly Oak rail station is about half a mile away.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's playground
- Nature trail with information points and sculptures
- Football pitch
- Outdoor gym
- Parking
- 2km walking route
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Parking at the Scout Hut on the edge of the park adjacent to Gibbins Road
- Accessibility: Accessible paths
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
- Nature trail with play features
- Outdoor gym equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Grove Park · approx 0.7 miles · Harborne
- Highbury Park · approx 1.7 miles · Moseley
- Queen's Park · approx 1.7 miles · Harborne
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Selly Oak Park free?
Yes. Selly Oak Park is a free, public park managed by Birmingham City Council.
What's in the playground at Selly Oak Park?
There is a children's playground, plus a nature trail with sculptures and play features, and outdoor gym equipment.
Are there toilets or a cafe at Selly Oak Park?
We could not verify public toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Selly Oak Park?
It is on Gibbins Road in Selly Oak, Birmingham (B29 6SS), about half a mile from Selly Oak rail station.
Is there parking at Selly Oak Park?
Yes, there is parking at the Scout Hut on the edge of the park adjacent to Gibbins Road.