Sanders Park — Attraction in Bromsgrove

A nice park but I feel recent projects have caused problems and made it less nice to visit.

We love to visit the park but in the last five years there have been no end of large projects to build things or remove things and it really has made the park smaller and less enjoyable to visit.

There is now a lot of flooding in the park ever since two years ago someone decided to move the route of the brook through the park. The big problem with this seems to be the main stretch where the water was expected to flow up hill... This clearly has lead to a great deal of flooding at the more natural end of the park which is lower, rendering much of it unusable for three months of the year now.

All the seasonal trees along the brook through the middle of the park were also removed and destroyed and nothing has been planted in their place. There used to be some lively trees which had leaves that looked like smoke which changed colour over the seasons. I really miss seeing those.

The project at the bottom of the park was never finished it seems so the bank there is quite dangerous with a close drop down into it and exposed bricks and pipe work sticking out, it looks terrible and is very messy all year around.

New path ways have recently been laid through the woods and across one of the football pitches, this is much better for walking on in the winter but we do miss walking the natural trails through the woods, it now feels more like walking through a housing estate. I really wish they had put the pathways outside of the wooded area as we go to the park for the nature and now what we mostly see there is litter, unfortunately.

I don't want to put people off visiting as it is still a nice place to walk around but I would love to see more thought and care on the projects which are put in place there. It can be very busy, especially in this last year of course, and if nothing else it shows Bromsgrove really needs more parkland...

Amidst the crisp whisper of autumn, Sanders Park emerges as a sanctuary draped in a mosaic of fiery hues—reds, oranges, and lingering greens. Each path winds through this serene tableau, lined with trees that, like seasoned painters, splash their colours boldly across the sky's vast canvas.

The air is cool and fresh, tinged with the earthy scent of damp leaves that carpet the ground, offering a satisfying crunch underfoot. Each corner of the park is a quiet ode to tranquillity, from the gentle undulation of the grassy fields to the placid lake, reflecting the transient beauty of the season like a perfect, still mirror.

Children's laughter rings out from the playground, a lively contrast to the subdued rustling of the foliage, creating a symphony of joyous noise that dances with the whispering breeze. Park benches, strategically placed, invite contemplative souls to sit and soak in the scenery, perhaps with a warm drink in hand, savouring the cool whisper of the wind.

Sanders Park, in autumn, offers not just a walk but a vivid experience, wrapped in the embrace of nature’s gentle decay. It stands as a testament to the quiet glory of the season, a place where every visitor can pause, reflect, and be at peace amidst the grand, sweeping dance of autumn’s...

Sanders Park is a nice spot for a peaceful walk in the fresh air. The open space is perfect for a gentle stroll, with plenty of benches scattered around for relaxing and taking in the surroundings. The park is very clean and clearly well maintained by the staff, which makes the visit even more enjoyable.

There’s a large playground that’s ideal for children, and a skate ramp area for those a bit more energetic, we saw a few people enjoying it while we were there. For tennis enthusiasts, there are tennis courts and other areas suited for team games and activities. There’s also an outdoor gym for those looking to get a workout in while enjoying the outdoors.

The small on site café serves both hot and cold drinks, along with snacks like crisps, cakes, chips, and ice cream, perfect for a quick treat. Parking wasn’t an issue either, even on a busy Saturday with plenty of families around.

There’s even a small lake which adds to the calm and charm of the park. All in all, a great place to unwind &...