Hickman Park
🏟 Playground & park · Bilston, Wolverhampton
Hickman Park
A restored Edwardian memorial park in Bilston, with a children's play area, ball courts, outdoor gym and a BMX track through the woods.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Hickman Park
Hickman Park is an Edwardian memorial park in Bilston, half a mile from the town centre, opened in 1911 in memory of Sir Alfred Hickman, a local industrialist and former Member of Parliament. Managed by City of Wolverhampton Council, it has been restored through a Heritage Lottery-funded project that returned the park to its original splendour while adding modern facilities. Families will find a children's play area with play facilities for all ages, alongside a seated amphitheatre, two ball courts, outdoor fitness equipment and open playing fields. For older children there is a BMX track that winds through the park's woodland, and wildflower meadow areas have been created to support local wildlife. A new building houses the park rangers and provides a meeting room, toilet and baby changing facilities, with a car park serving visitors. The park also hosts free sports activities for young people aged 8 to 18 through the Wolves Foundation's Kicks in the Park programme. With its restored heritage layout, network of paths and varied facilities, Hickman Park is a welcoming green space for Bilston families.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Seated amphitheatre
- Two ball courts
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Playing fields
- BMX track through the woods
- Woodland area
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Car park
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: All ages
- Children's play area with play facilities for all ages
📍 Nearby places to play
- East Park · approx 1.0 miles · East Park / Monmore Green
- Phoenix Park · approx 1.5 miles · Blakenhall
- Heath Town Park · approx 2.0 miles · Heath Town
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hickman Park free?
Yes. Hickman Park is a free public park managed by City of Wolverhampton Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area with play facilities for all ages. For older children a BMX track runs through the woods, and there are two ball courts and outdoor fitness equipment nearby.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
The park rangers' building provides toilet and baby changing facilities. A cafe is not listed for the park.
Where is Hickman Park?
It is on Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LZ, about half a mile from Bilston town centre.
Is there parking?
Yes. The park has a car park for visitors, alongside the rangers' building with toilets and baby changing.