Swanshurst Park
🏟 Playground & park · Billesley, Birmingham
Swanshurst Park
A Billesley park set around 250-year-old Moseley New Pool, with a children's playground, heathland and fishing.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Swanshurst Park
Swanshurst Park is a public park between Moseley and Billesley, managed by Birmingham City Council. At its heart is Moseley New Pool, established more than 250 years ago when Henry Giles built an earth dam across the valley of a tiny brook to create a fish pond; it is still used by anglers today and is home to many wild birds. Much of the surrounding park is natural heathland, giving it value as a nature conservation habitat for the city. For families there is a children's playground, and a basketball hoop provides extra active play. The park has accessible paths around the pool, along with nature trails, formal walking routes and cycling paths, plus a large variety of trees, grassland, marshes and bird-watching opportunities among the waterfowl. There are no toilets on site, and the park is supported by an active Friends of Swanshurst Park group. With its historic pool, wildlife-rich heathland and dedicated play area, Swanshurst Park offers both a playground visit and a genuine nature walk in south Birmingham.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Basketball hoop
- Fishing on Moseley New Pool
- Heathland nature conservation area
- Nature trails and formal walking routes
- Cycling paths
- Bird watching and waterfowl
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Accessible paths around the pool
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Billesley Common · approx 0.9 miles · Billesley
- Kings Heath Park · approx 1.5 miles · Kings Heath
- Highbury Park · approx 1.6 miles · Moseley
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Swanshurst Park free?
Yes. Swanshurst Park is a free public park managed by Birmingham City Council.
What's in the playground?
The park has a children's playground, plus a basketball hoop. A detailed equipment list is not published by the council.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
There are no toilets on site. We could not confirm a cafe from official sources.
Where is Swanshurst Park?
It lies between Moseley and Billesley in south Birmingham, in the B13 area.
Is it good for a walk or wildlife?
Yes. There are accessible paths around Moseley New Pool, nature trails, formal walking routes and plenty of waterfowl and heathland wildlife to spot.