Reedswood Park Explained

Reedswood Park is a public park situated in Walsall, West Midlands, England.[1] It is surrounded by the residential areas of Birchills and Beechdale, and is about half a mile west of Walsall town centre.

Historically, the park had an outdoor public swimming pool dating from 1888, and updated in 1931; it was demolished some time after 1993.[2]

The modern park has a skating ramp, children's play area, outdoor gym, fishing pond, a basketball court and football pitches.

In 2013, there was a semi-wild conservation area.[3] In May 2023, there were plans to restore the park's ponds to create a wildlife habitat.[4] [5] The park was awarded Green Flag status in July 2023.[6]

52.5933°N -2.003°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reedswood Park. Walsall Council. 10 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Reedswood Park Swimming Pool. Historic England. 10 October 2023.
  3. News: Graham Young . Walk in the park: Graham Young visits Reedswood Park, Walsall. Birmingham Mail. 20 July 2013 . 6.
  4. Web site: Community Green Grant to create wildlife haven in Walsall's Reedswood Park . West Midlands Combined Authority . 8 May 2023 . 10 October 2023.
  5. News: James Vukmirovic. Grant to spawn new ponds for frogs at centre of park . . 10 May 2023 . 9.
  6. News: Green Flag joy for Walsall park just months after bike thieves struck. Gurdip Thandi . Birmingham Mail. 19 July 2023 . 10 October 2023.

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