Dorridge Park, Solihull - A wonderful open space!

Dorridge Parkand Dorridge Wood Local Nature Reserve are in Solihull.


Dorridge Park located on Grange Road in Dorridge, Solihull. It has a playground and a car park. The park has ancient Ash, Beech and Oak woodlands in Dorridge Wood.

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Dorridge Park (January 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The park features an exciting well equipped children's play space, practice football / rugby goal posts. Grassland for informal recreaiton. Picnic area and benches. Bird feeding area. Woodland disabled access path. Right of way leading to Hockley Heath or Packwood House. Car park off Arden Road.

The park has a Play Area for children. Dogs must be kept clear of this area.

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Play Area at Dorridge Park (January 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

History of Dorridge Park

The land that is now Dorridge Park was donated in 1965 by a local developer called Mr Ford. Dorridge Park was formed from former famland and woodland. It was created on land donated to the Council in 1969. The area is now one of the borough's premier parks, and covers an area of 21 hectares.

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Raining at midday at Dorridge Park (January 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

Winter in Dorridge Park

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Dorridge Park (January 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Project dates

28 May 2020 - On-going

Passions

Photography, Environment & green action, People & community
Green open spaces

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