Kings Norton Park on the August Bank Holiday Monday

My first walk around Kings Norton Park in many years. This was after visiting West Heath Park for the first time. More people in Kings Norton Park. Kids in the playground / play area, also at the Skate Park. Was also a group of cyclists who I later saw ride past Kings Norton Junction (via the Recreation Ground). Was nice to be back.

Kings Norton Park

Previous Kings Norton Park post here: Kings Norton Park down the Pershore Road South.

After the walk around West Heath Park, there was time in the morning for another park walk, so next we headed to Kings Norton Park. It's been years since I've last walked around it (at least once). Other than skimming it down the Pershore Road South, Camp Lane or Westhill Road. This time went around the field towards the Skate Park. Briefly left the park for the Kings Norton Recreation Ground and Kings Norton Junction (where the Stratford-on-Avon Canal meets the Worcester & Birmingham Canal). Before later walking back to the park. Earlier in the park I noticed a group of cyclists meeting up. Eight of them later rode through the Recreation Ground towards the canal junction, and I had to wait until they all went past me. Both green spaces are on the Rea Valley Route and National Cycle Network route 5. It was the August Bank Holiday Monday on the 31st August 2020.

 

Starting with crossing this footbridge over a stream (it's not the River Rea). Just at the end of the Shrub Garden.

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Saw this NAF (Northfield Arts Forum) sign about Domesday. The art of a stylised letter 'D' was painted by Thelma Coulson.

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Looking back at the Shrub Garden towards the playground / play area and car park.

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Into the field, and I noticed a lot of kids playing on the Skate Park ramps.

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No paths around here so you have to walk over the grass.

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The clouds were looking a bit grey, maybe a sign of later rain?

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Kids on skateboards, scooters and possibly bikes. Not seen it this busy before.

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Just the field and trees.

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There was that group of cyclists meeting in Kings Norton Park. They later rode out towards Kings Norton Junction and beyond.

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Sign on the Pershore Road South says that Kings Norton Park has been a public park since 1924.

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Later heading back into the park after the walk to and from Kings Norton Junction.

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The bridge crosses a small stream.

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Towards the trees to social distance from people walking their dog.

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Saw this sign about the Kings Norton Park Civic Garden.

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The Civic Garden leads towards the Pershore Road South entrance. The park exists thanks to the Birmingham Civic Society when they purchased the land in 1920.

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Another NAF sign, this time about the Grammar School. Suffragists mid-protest. Painting by Jenny McClaren.

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On the footpath in the tree covered canopy. This leads towards Westhill Road.

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Looking out over the field towards the playground / play area.

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The path continues on to the steps to Westhill Road. This time I left at the end of the path and walked back towards the car park.

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A wide open field with trees.

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There was more kids playing at this play area, but only a limited number allowed at one time.

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There is a small hill with a slide, and a couple of swings.

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Photos taken by Elliott Brown.

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