Brookvale Park
- Address
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Brookvale Park, Park Road, Birmingham, B23 7YT
- How to get there and parking
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Entrances off Park Road, George Road and Lakeside Walk.
Nearest bus stop on corner of Park Road and George Road.
- About the park
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Brookvale Park is based around what used to be called Lower Witton Reservoir, which was used to supply water to the inhabitants of Birmingham in the 19th century.
It opened as Erdington’s first park in 1909 and for several years the lake was used as an open-air swimming pool and became a popular attraction.
Nowadays, the lake is a haven for different kinds of recreational pursuits with sailing, canoeing and fishing taking place on this scenic and tranquil water.
A small body of land called Swan Island features on the lake and, as the name suggests, it attracts the graceful birds and other wild fowl in abundance.
Around the lake is an area of grass and woodland and a well-defined path spans its circumference, making it an ideal location for a stroll, jogging or cycling.
There are also a good range of sporting and play facilities at the park adding to its broad appeal.
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- Video introduction
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- Facilities at the park
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- Children’s playground
- 2km walking and jogging route around the park
- Fishing
- Tennis courts
- Toilets
- There are no toilets on site.
- Points of interest
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Brookvale Park Lake (formerly Lower Witton Reservoir)
Dove of Peace sculpture by Michael Scheuerman
- Other features
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Erdington Tennis Community is based at the park. The group has two hard courts and run a league as well as providing coaching.
- Park friends group
- Parks friends group activities
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Activities include maintaining and improving the park.
