Adderley Park’s PlayZone officially opened as part of citywide investment in community sports facilities

The new outdoor multi‑sport space was completed in June 2025 and has been delivered through the Football Foundation’s national PlayZones initiative.

Adderley Park in Alum Rock is one of five PlayZones now created across Birmingham, with additional Playzones at Batchelors Farm Recreation Ground in Bordesley Green, Concord Youth Centre in Sparkbrook, 610 Youth Centre in Kingstanding and Action Indoor Sports in Erdington.

The scheme represents a major investment in community sport and was made possible through £1.2 million in capital funding, with £858k from the Football Foundation, £276k from the UK Government’s the Shared Prosperity Fund and alongside £62k from Sport England.

The PlayZones programme is designed to tackle inequalities in access to sport by providing high‑quality, community‑led spaces where residents can get active and take part in sports such as football and cricket.

Community use and activation of the PlayZones is being funded by Sport England’s Movement Fund and EA Sports, delivered in partnership with Sport Birmingham and the Aston Villa Foundation.

At Adderley Park, Our Community Foundation (OCF) and the Aston Villa Foundation are supporting residents to make the most of the new PlayZone, ensuring it can become a well‑used and valued community asset.

Cllr Mariam Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said: “It is fantastic to see that the Adderley Park PlayZone in Alum Rock is officially open and ready for the community to enjoy. The PlayZone scheme marks a significant investment in our community sport facilities and highlights the importance of creating high‑quality, community‑led spaces for residents to get active and for local clubs to use. These facilities will make a real difference in supporting healthier, more active communities across Birmingham.”