Within a short distance of where you live, work or visit, you will be able to enjoy parks facilities every day of the year. Browse our map of 14 of the most popular premier parks in the city or find out about some of the smaller local parks and open spaces from our list of Parks and Open Spaces by Constituency and Ward and Ward Open Space Plans.

Birmingham's parks host hundreds of events each year offering a varied programme with something for everyone to enjoy including community events and large events such as the Lord Mayors Show and Gardeners Weekend and events delivered by the Ranger Service.

The Ranger Service offers a wide range of free events including walks, talks and activities for all ages, including events for children in the school holidays. They also work with community groups to improve the environment by organising conservation work days. Full details of all Ranger events are listed in our "Out and About " guide which is available to download from the bottom of this page.

For schools educational visits can be arranged at our ranger bases. Rangers can provide advice and lead pre booked sessions.

Parks are great places to play or relax and it costs nothing to take a walk or a bicycle ride.or just enjoy being outdoors.

Birmingham's parks are rich with a wonderful diversity of plants and animals. The Birmingham Parks Ranger Service works with local communities to protect and conserve Birmingham's wildlife in our natural spaces including in 140 listed nature conservation sites.

You can find out what wildlife to look out for in parks this month with our Monthly Wildlife Article or for some suggestions on how you can help wildlife in your own garden or school grounds have a look at the information in our Do ONE Thing for Wildlife and join in with our survey.

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For the more athletic members of our communities the parks service offers a complete range of sports, including ptiches for hire (tel: 0121 464 6024), military style fitness classes for all levels in Cannon Hill Park and angling at many of our parks.

At Woodgate Valley Country park you can visit Hole Farm Trekking Centre. It provides led rides and riding lessons for all levels and abilities. Beginners are especially welcome and all ages are catered for.

For something a little less energetic, we offer walk 2000 routes across the city and allotment gardening.

We also provide a safe and exciting environment for our children's development through our many play areas.

If you are an event organiser and would like to hold an event in a park you can apply online or download a PDF version of the application form below.

If you want to get involved in the management of Birmingham's parks you could start a friends group for your local park or find out if there is already a friends group by contacting Birmingham Open Spaces Forum.

There may be an opportunity to volunteer in some parks either as an idividual or in a group.

Or you can find out more information about Birmingham Parks by looking at our strategies and policies.