Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannon Hill Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 11 558 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Sutton Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 10 633 | People's favorite |
| 3 | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | ⭐ 8.9 | 6 555 | — |
| 4 | Sandwell Valley Country Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 6 071 | — |
| 5 | Handsworth Park | ⭐ 8.9 | 2 830 | — |
| 6 | Woodgate Valley Country Park | ⭐ 8.9 | 2 746 | — |
| 7 | Lickey Hills Country Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 2 580 | — |
| 8 | Waseley Hills Country Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 137 | — |
| 9 | Sheldon Country Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 1 975 | — |
| 10 | Perry Hall Park | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 394 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Cannon Hill Park -
People's favorite:
Sutton Park
Full ranking
1. Cannon Hill Park · ⭐ 9.3
(11558 reviews)
+7 photos
Russell Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8RD, United Kingdom
Cannon Hill Park — Birmingham's Victorian green heart
Two hundred and fifty acres of lake, lawn and lime avenue lie a couple of miles south…
«I visited the park with my family on a bank holiday. It was sunny (hot — over 30 degrees),…»
2. Sutton Park · ⭐ 9.5
(10633 reviews)
+7 photos
Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT, United Kingdom
Sutton Park — heath, water and a Roman road on the city's northern edge
Six miles north of Birmingham city centre the streets of Sutton Cold…
«⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sutton Park is one of the best places for outdoor activity and recreation.It'…»
3. Birmingham Botanical Gardens · ⭐ 8.9
(6555 reviews)
+7 photos
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR, United Kingdom
Birmingham Botanical Gardens — a Loudon landscape of 1832 with four glasshouse climates
Fifteen acres of Edgbaston hold one of Britain's old…
«Absolutely wonderful, it surprised me, because I didn't expect to see such a variety of pl…»
4. Sandwell Valley Country Park · ⭐ 9.3
(6071 reviews)
+7 photos
Salter's Ln, West Bromwich B71 4BG, United Kingdom
Sandwell Valley Country Park — farmland, lakes and a lost priory on Birmingham's north-western edge
A broad belt of green follows the River…
«I recently visited Sandwell Valley Country Park in West Bromwich and had a fantastic exper…»
5. Handsworth Park · ⭐ 8.9
(2830 reviews)
+7 photos
Holly Rd, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY, United Kingdom
Handsworth Park — a Victorian pleasure ground brought back from the brink
Sixty-three acres of lakes, avenues and open lawn sit three miles…
«I want to write a detailed review of this park, because there are so many features here wo…»
6. Woodgate Valley Country Park · ⭐ 8.9
(2746 reviews)
+7 photos
Clapgate Ln, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3DS, United Kingdom
Woodgate Valley Country Park — 450 acres of open country inside the city
Drop into this shallow valley on Birmingham's south-western edge an…
«A lovely country park, a wonderful place for a walk in nature.
Earlier today (02/04/2026)…»
7. Lickey Hills Country Park · ⭐ 9.3
(2580 reviews)
+7 photos
Warren Ln, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER, United Kingdom
Lickey Hills Country Park — the wooded skyline that Birmingham was given
Ten miles south-west of the city centre the suburbs stop dead and a…
«We stopped here on the way to our final destination with our furry little one. Lots of int…»
8. Waseley Hills Country Park · ⭐ 9.5
(2137 reviews)
+7 photos
Gannow Green Ln, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9AT, United Kingdom
Waseley Hills Country Park — open hilltops and the spring where the River Rea begins
Waseley is the antidote to a wooded park: 150 acres of…
«Such a wonderful place, I'd never been there before. Wonderful views, I'd like to come bac…»
9. Sheldon Country Park · ⭐ 9.3
(1975 reviews)
+7 photos
Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Dr, Church Rd, Birmingham B26 3TU, United Kingdom
Sheldon Country Park — a working farm, two brook valleys and the planes coming in low
Sheldon Country Park is 300 acres of grassland, wetlan…
«One of the best free picnic spots for families and friends. The main attraction is the pla…»
10. Perry Hall Park · ⭐ 9.1
(1394 reviews)
+7 photos
Perry Ave, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1RS, United Kingdom
Perry Hall Park — the Tame valley floodplain and the cricket capital of north Birmingham
Perry Hall Park is one of Birmingham's great flat g…
«This park is simply beautiful in every way.
Acres of open space. On a nice day it's wonde…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Cannon Hill Park — score 9.3/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.2/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Sources: Google ratings and reviews, official websites and social media of the places, other open data. Selection and texts by the birminghamname.com editorial team, August 2026.