Acocks Green Recreation Ground is on a small field of land in Acocks Green, not far from Acocks Green Bus Garage in the Fox Hollies area. Located near Fox Hollies Road, Westley Road and Broad Road. Sometimes the recreation ground is used for fun fairs.

The land is large enough for groups to play football on as well.

Also called Acocks Green Park or Westley Park by some people.

 

History of the Acocks Green Recreation Ground

The Acocks Green Recreation Ground was opened in 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII. The land was donated by Yardley Charity Estates in 1898.

History plaque at the Acocks Green Recreation Ground (February 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Winter at Acocks Green Recreation Ground

The 11A bus arrives on Westley Road outside of the Recreation Ground (January 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Spring at Acocks Green Recreation Ground

Acocks Green Recreation Ground from the Fox Hollies Road entrance (May 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Summer at Acocks Green Recreation Ground

From the top end of Acocks Green Recreation Ground, shortly after entering from Broad Road (June 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Autumn at Acocks Green Recreation Ground

New gate and railings near the play area at Acocks Green Recreation Ground from Westley Road (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Fun Fair at Acocks Green Recreation Ground

A regular return visitor to the recreation ground is Robert Wilkinson's Fun Fair. Usually once or twice a year in the spring or autumn.

Robert Wilkinson's Fun Fair at Acocks Green Recreation Ground (May 2014). Photography by Elliott Brown