Meriden Park — Attraction in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

Meriden Park is a short walk from Chelmsley Wood Town Centre. It has grass land, wood land (some of which is ancient) that is part of the "Bluebell Woods" that Brummies used to visit before Chelmsley Wood was built. There are lakes and a river which are home to an amazing diversity of wildlife including Kingfisher, Heron and Little Egret and many fish. Unfortunately this area also suffers from a lot of rubbish and shopping trolleys being dumped. Does no-one care about keeping Britain tidy anymore?!! There's a very good children's park with skateboard facilities, swings and climbing frames. Some very good outdoor gym equipment is also available. Every Friday 1pm till 2pm there's a QiGong session held in The Green, a more private area that is hedged off and used to be a bowling Green. A little cafe is open most days and a very good children's interactive play area is open in school holidays. Tennis courts can...

I have recently taken up running and thought this place would be ideal to do so.

However when taking my first run around 5pm on a few occasions I have seen a view that can only be described as post apocalyptic,a scene rather familiar with the mad max films if you will, there appears to be a section of the park with children, children of the apocalypse to be more thorough with a lot of climbing apparatus but also on every occasion a Large open fire where the children are seen running around quite closely to it i may add.

It appears that slowly the dystopian future has arrived, it won't be long now that people will be running riot in the streets law and order will break down scavenger groups will be formed and possibly public executions will be convened as well as fights to the death In the 'thunderdome' ordered of course by their chosen leader of the New World.

But anyway it is good for a jog...

Staff are on hand to help ensure everyone is safe and having fun. Free food available for all children. Adults can buy the meal for a subsidised price. Absolutely amazing place, don't ever shut them down! It's like a forest school open to the public. You do need to register and get a QR code first, don't just walk up and expect to be allowed in. They are great at ensuring children and adults are scanned both in and out.

In Meriden adventure playground, they have: Zip line, massive sand pit, dressing up, tree house, bridges, slides, drums, piano, massive climbing structures, sensory garden, herbs and veg (which I assume they use in their meals), rope swings, balance bikes, scooters, go-carts, messy play and so much more.

There is a seating around, nice place to bring a picnic.

Bring spare clothes - they WILL get...