A Green Flag Park, Hillfield Park is a wonderful large landscaped area for the local community.
Hillfield Park - the essentials
Complete with a play area which includes slides and swings, the park has:
- free car parking
- football pitch. Teams can use our online form to book a football pitch at Hillfield Park.
- lake
- play facilities for children of all ages and abilities
- walking trails
You can also apply to hold your our event at Hillfield Park.
Hillfield Park - accessibility
Accessible to everyone in the area wanting to get out in the fresh air, there is:
- a complete AccessAble guide for Hillfield Park
- a number of local bus routes which stop near the park
- Solihull and Widney Manor train stations close by
- free parking available off Monkspath Hall Road/Widney Lane
There is also a great Hillfield Park walking trail the help stay fit, organised by Solihull Active.
Hillfield Park - address and opening times
Hillfield Park
Monkspath Hall Road
Shirley
Solihull
There are two car parks:
- at the entrance to the park from Monkspath Hall Road
- Brick Kiln Lane, Solihull, B91 3LE
Monday to Sunday 24 hour access for pedestrians.
The car park opens by 8.00am.
The car park gates close at:
- 8.00pm from April to October
- 4.00pm from November to March
Any vehicle left in the car park after the gates close cannot be removed until the gates reopen the following day at 8.00am.
The car park is closed all day on 25 December and 1 January.
Armed Forces Community Garden
Hillfield Park is home to the Armed Forces Garden which was developed to benefit veterans and their family members, local schools and other members of the community.
The garden provides a peaceful sanctuary for remembrance and reflection as well as a place to help people overcome isolation, acting as a welcoming place to meet up and interact with others.
The concept behind the garden was one of ‘healing habitats’. It is an eco-therapy project which comprises a series of therapeutic natural habitats for people to explore. These habitats aim to improve biodiversity and provide opportunities to improve and maintain the wellbeing of the armed forces community through nature-based activities.
The garden is divided into three zones, with each area having it's own feel and purpose:
- a community wildlife garden, providing a valuable meeting place for people.
- a summer meadow and community orchard.
- a newly planted community woodland which follows the Royal British Legion’s ‘Battle Back’ principles to create opportunities for active recovery.
This project has been supported by the Royal British Legion, local veterans and serving personnel, army medical teams and local community groups.