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Meadway Park Childrens Play Area

📍 Birmingham, West Midlands

★4.6(204 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Free outdoor playground featuring zip lines, climbing frames, exercise equipment, and a basketball court. Elevated position gives views of aircraft approaching Birmingham Airport. Suitable for all ages including toddlers.

✓ Free entry✓ Zip line favourite✓ Plane spotting✓ Vandalism reported✓ Great for toddlers
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★★★★★Featured review by ScalpMates - Scalp Micropigmentation Birmingham UK

We recently visited Meadway Park Children's Play Area with our two toddlers, and it was a fantastic experience! The playground is well-equipped with a variety of play structures that kept our little ones entertained for hours. The area is clean, safe, and beautifully maintained, making it an ideal spot for family outings. The kids loved the swings, slides, and climbing frames. There are also plenty of benches and shaded areas for parents to relax while keeping an eye on the children. We highly recommend this park for anyone with young kids looking for a fun and engaging outdoor play area!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A strong free option for families with toddlers and primary-age children in Birmingham who want active outdoor play with a bonus spectacle. The zip line is the standout feature and the plane spotting keeps older children engaged too.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on dry days — the surfacing becomes a muddy quagmire after rain
⏰Check equipment for any damaged or exposed metal sections before children play
đŸŽŸī¸Bring a picnic and set up near the field edge for the best views of arriving aircraft
🚗Plenty of benches and shaded areas are available for parents

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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204 Google reviews

Well-equipped playground45%
Plane spotting views30%
Muddy surfaces after rain15%
Past vandalism issues10%
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ScalpMates - Scalp Micropigmentation Birmingham UK

a year ago

★★★★★

“We recently visited Meadway Park Children's Play Area with our two toddlers, and it was a fantastic experience! The playground is well-equipped with a variety of play structures that kept our little ones entertained for hours. The area is clean, safe, and beautifully maintained, making it an ideal spot for family outings. The kids loved the swings, slides, and climbing frames. There are also plenty of benches and shaded areas for parents to relax while keeping an eye on the children. We highly recommend this park for anyone with young kids looking for a fun and engaging outdoor play area!”

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Sobia Akhtar

a month ago

★★★★★

“Lovely park with lots of equipment/areas to keep busy. We especially enjoyed the zip line, exercise equipment and basketball court. Added bonus is the great view of the planes . Definitely recommend!”

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Sifat

a year ago

★★★★★

“Excellent experience to pass some time to walk and enjoy the surroundings. Captured some beautiful moments while the sun was about setting down.”

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DrifterNick

2 years ago

★★★★★

“This would be a good workout spot if it wasn't for the abysmal surfacing... Complete quagmire after rain. Also needs some tall hanging bars and parallel bars. The park itself is OK with good views of the planes landing or taking off from the nearby airport.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Meadway Park's playground includes zip lines, climbing frames, exercise bars, and a basketball court, all free to enter with on-site parking. The park's elevated position near Birmingham Airport means families can watch aircraft landing and taking off as children play. Surfaces can become muddy after rain. Some vandalism to equipment has been reported in the past.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 17:00
Tuesday08:00 – 20:00
Wednesday08:00 – 20:00
Thursday08:00 – 20:00
Friday08:00 – 20:00
Saturday08:00 – 20:00
Sunday08:00 – 20:00

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