Birmingham Parks & Greenspace

15/07/2026

11/07/2026

With the prolonged hot dry spell, heading out to your local park or green space for a picnic with friends and family is a great way to enjoy the outdoors - especially if you can find the cooling shade of trees.
But please enjoy these spaces responsibly - try and have a low waste picnic - and most importantly guard against all risk of fire.

11/07/2026

🌿 Tackling Invasive Species Using Nature-Based Solutions 🌿
We're pleased to be working with CABI and the Environment Agency to help manage one of the UK's most problematic invasive aquatic plants – Floating Pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides).
Floating Pennywort can grow extremely quickly, forming dense mats across watercourses and ponds. This can block waterways, reduce oxygen levels, impact native wildlife, and increase flood risk.
As part of an innovative and environmentally sustainable approach, we have recently undertaken the release of the Floating Pennywort Weevil (Listronotus elongatus), a biological control agent that feeds specifically on Floating Pennywort. The weevil has been carefully researched and approved for release in the UK, offering a natural way to help suppress the spread of this invasive species.
Biological control is an important tool in nature conservation, complementing traditional management methods while reducing the need for repeated mechanical removal. By working with natural processes, we can help restore healthier habitats for native plants and wildlife.
We will continue to monitor the site alongside our partners and look forward to seeing the positive impact this approach can have on our local conservation areas.
Thank you to CABI and the Environment Agency for their support and collaboration on this important project.
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06/07/2026

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

🌳With good weather expected again this wekend, we want to remind all visitors to Birmingham’s parks to enjoy their visit but please follow our water safety guidance. And please remember you cannot have a personal fire or barbecue in a public park or green open space 🔥

Please make sure you extinguish any ci******es and take your litter home. There is more information about water safety in comments👇

04/07/2026

Don't forget you can find out everything you need to know about CoCoMAD on our website. On there you can...

📆 View the schedule for stages and areas across the festival
💸 See the companies and organisations that sponsor CoCoMAD
🍔 Check out the food & drink traders
🎤 Discover the performers & artists
🗺 Learn more about the different areas & stages that make up CoCoMAD and see a map of where they are
❓Find answers to commonly asked FAQs
🚍 Find out the best ways to get to CoCoMAD

Just as a reminder, due to the residential location, there is no parking at CoCoMAD apart from a small number of spaces for drivers with limited mobility. These are available on a first come first served basis. Chairs are available for those waiting at the entrance for collection and drop offs.