Something to look forward to:

Zip down to the Park

Zip down to the Park and try out the new Zip wire and climbing frame during the rest of the school holiday.

When you have had a go, please come back to this website and tell us what you think about the activity zone - fill in the play equipment survey (see the bar on the right).

Tell your friends about it too,

... get them to have a go,

... and complete the survey.

Please help us

If you see anyone vandalising the Park and damaging any of the facilities and features there please let us know. Use the phone the number (0121 454 7810) that is given on the notice by the Park Lodge in Gibbins Road, or call the police on 0845 113 5000. If the vandalism is extreme and in progress or if you are concerned for anyone's safety call 999.

Thank you.

Something to do at Easter

Why not take a stroll around Selly Oak Park and see how many interesting items of the new Nature, Art and History Trail you can spot. There are 17 - but can you find them all? Its an attractive oasis in a busy city - see the pictures in the gallery above.

Or you could try the new zip wire and climbing frame.

You could even fly your kite.

Nature Trail Launched

A Friends of Selly Oak Park committee member
quizzes wood carver Graham over his design for
the welcome post. 

Friday 11th March 2011 was a special day for Selly Oak Park as it saw the launch of our new Nature Trail. You may have seen various items of art work springing up in the park in the last few weeks. Well with two additional carvings and one bench completed on Friday we finally launched the trail. Councillor Wright declared the trail open after speeches from Neighbourhood Manager Tracey Hewitt and members of the Friends committee. This was then followed by a tour of the trail. We were joined by Children form St Mary's School, the three artists who have worked on the trail, members of the Lapal Canal Trust, Birmingham Trees for Life (who planted 9 new trees to celebrate the event), members of the original park keepers family and several senior staff from Birmingham City Council. All agreed that the trail is a major assets to the park and the neighbourhood.

Its happened again!

What's going on in Selly Oak Park? Every time you blink another sculpture appears. This log settee is the latest arrival. I wonder what's next?

Nature Trail Launch - 11th March

Over the past few weeks and months you may have noticed different features appearing in the Park - the Cyril Squirrel willow sculpture, wood carvings, seats, finger posts, plaques, interpretation boards. These are all part of a Nature / Art / History Trail which has been co-ordinated by Tracey Hewitt our Neighbourhood Manager, with much support from the Friends of Selly Oak Park. The nature Trail is now nearly complete and will be offically launched on 11th March 2011.

P.S. A date for your diary - the Selly Oak Festival, in the Park, is being planned for 18th June 2011. We already have attractions booked. Please contact us (details on the right) if you wish to participate with a stall or similar.