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  Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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  David Tipping

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  01217046577 
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Information about this open space

Shirley Park is located at the side of Stratford Road as it runs through Shirley town centre.  The park consists mainly of large grassy expanses, divided by hedgerow, footpaths and mature trees.  The park has a mixture of formal areas, with benches, flowerbeds, ornamental gardens and sports areas for football, rugby, tennis, putting and bowls.  There is also a children’s play area which has been recently modernised with the addition of a multi-use games court and skatepark.  The park was converted from farmland in the 1920s and initially designed as a recreation ground for children’s activities.  However, in more recent times, the Council has attempted to extend provision for family use and to orient the park towards more gentle activity.  Today the two uses of the park co-exist and careful use of hedgerow and landscaping have maintained the charm of the park and created informal boundaries between the different areas.  The park is a great community venue for a host of events including summer fun days, cinema in the park and even the Christmas lights switch on, attracting over 2,500 people.