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Dorridge Park

📍 Solihull, West Midlands

4.6(122 Google reviews)

Versatile park combining a fenced toddler playground, unfenced older-children area, woodland walks, a paddling stream, and large open grass for picnics and sport. Fully pram-accessible throughout.

Fenced toddler areaWoodland walksStream playDog-friendlyPram accessible
★★★★★Featured review by Kim Taylor

Lovely place to walk. Woods, copses, large grassed area to play games or sit and chat. A stream to muck around in or a welcome drink for dogs. And a play ground - fenced for younger children and unfenced for older ones. Very popular with dog walkers because off road and safe.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children spanning a wide age range who want a full half-day outdoors without spending anything. The combination of structured playground, woodland, stream, and open grass satisfies different ages simultaneously. Dog density is high — factor that in if your children are nervous around dogs.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive early on weekends — parking fills quickly with a reasonable-sized car park
Bring picnic supplies — large shaded grass areas suit long family lunches
🎟️Stream area works well for nature play and paddling in warmer months
🚗Both playground zones are accessible with pushchairs

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

122 Google reviews

Multiple distinct play zones40%
Dog-friendly atmosphere30%
Pram-accessible throughout20%
Weekend parking pressure10%
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Kim Taylor

5 years ago

Lovely place to walk. Woods, copses, large grassed area to play games or sit and chat. A stream to muck around in or a welcome drink for dogs. And a play ground - fenced for younger children and unfenced for older ones. Very popular with dog walkers because off road and safe.

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Jenie Worth

4 years ago

Lovely walk! Be prepared to see many dogs, really cheered me up and just what I needed for the day 🙂 benches dotted around so plenty of seating areas to stop and take a breather. Only downfall; parking is difficult to find

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Steve Woodhull

3 months ago

A park with everything you'd expect. Updated on 27th December 2025 A well kept park with a playground, woodland and ample car park spaces.

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Marz Mistry

a year ago

Beautiful park, lovely scenery, very clean Perfect place for a family picnic or just for a simple walk

Reviews from Google

Overview

Dorridge Park divides into two distinct playground zones — fenced for younger children, open for older ones — plus woodland paths and a stream suitable for water play and nature exploration. Expansive grass areas accommodate sports and picnics. The park is a major local dog-walking destination, which adds energy to visits. Parking has improved with recent updates and can remains be competitive at weekends.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 19:00
Tuesday07:00 – 19:00
Wednesday07:00 – 19:00
Thursday07:00 – 19:00
Friday07:00 – 19:00
Saturday07:00 – 19:00
Sunday07:00 – 19:00

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