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Lode Lane Playground

📍 Solihull, West Midlands

★3.8(19 Google reviews)

Neighbourhood playground in Solihull with four pieces of play equipment suited to toddlers and children under 5. A perimeter path attracts joggers and families with bikes. Dog walkers share the surrounding grassy space. Can get muddy after rain.

✓ Toddler friendly✓ Under-5s✓ Perimeter path✓ Dog friendly✓ Community maintained
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★★★★★Featured review by Stuart Mason

Good place for families. Now the path runs around the four edges of the park it attracts joggers, families with small tots on bikes or just those enjoying the outdoors. It used to be a haven for troublesome teenagers, drug taking was rife along with damage caused to the equipment provided. Completely different place now many thanks to the "Friends of Damson Park".

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Toddlers and children under 5 are well-served by the four pieces of equipment here, which reviewers confirm are maintained in good condition. The perimeter path adds a secondary activity for young cyclists alongside the play area. Families with children aged 6 and up are likely to find the equipment range too sparse for a dedicated visit.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Wear wellies or waterproof footwear after rain — the ground gets muddy around the play area
⏰Young children on balance bikes can use the perimeter path as older family members walk
đŸŽŸī¸Four pieces of equipment suits a 20 to 30 minute focused play session for under-5s
🚗Dog walkers are regular users of the grassy area — relevant for families with dog-wary children

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.8
★★★★★

19 Google reviews

Suitable for under-5s40%
Equipment condition30%
Muddy in wet weather20%
Dog walker presence10%
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Stuart Mason

a year ago

★★★★★

“Good place for families. Now the path runs around the four edges of the park it attracts joggers, families with small tots on bikes or just those enjoying the outdoors. It used to be a haven for troublesome teenagers, drug taking was rife along with damage caused to the equipment provided. Completely different place now many thanks to the "Friends of Damson Park".”

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Andy G

a year ago

★★★★★

“Small park with playground. Small grassy area for dog-ball throwing. Playground fencing now repaired. Can get muddy.”

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Dreaming Nomad

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Just enough for the young children. My 2 year old enjoys the swings there.”

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Tim Burson

a year ago

★★★★★

“Only has 4 pieces of equipment but all in good condition.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lode Lane Playground is a compact neighbourhood play space in Solihull featuring four pieces of equipment in good condition, targeted at children under 5. A perimeter path runs around the park and is used by joggers and families with balance bikes and small cycles. A small grassy area is used for dog exercise and ball games. The space has been improved by a local friends group. Fencing has been repaired. Some swing seat wear has been noted in more recent visits.

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