Friends of George's Park

📍 Lozells, West Midlands

★4.5(71 Google reviews)

Active community park in Lozells with 5-a-side football pitches, basketball court, BMX and skateboard ramps, a children's playground, and a 1km marked walking circuit. Regular free sessions run by locals.

✓ Free coaching sessions✓ Multi-sport facilities✓ Community-led✓ Skate and BMX ramps✓ Well-maintained

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for school-age children who want structured sport rather than passive play equipment. The free FA coaching sessions, bike training, and Tai chi classes make this more than a standard park — community-led programming adds genuine value on session days.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check local community pages for FA football, bike training, and Tai chi session schedules — all free

⏰Arrive early on session days as street parking around the park fills fast

🎟️The 1km marked circuit is clearly visible on the ground — easy for children to run laps independently

🚗Bird feeding areas on the grass attract mess — keep dogs on leads near those patches

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

★★★★★

71 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

Rashid S

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Great small local park for the local people. Very nice and spacious. Children have sufficient resources in kids playground. Good decent 5 a side size outdoor football pitches. Also ramps for BMX bikes and Skateboarding. 😊”

Giorgos Katsimpras

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful park ! With designated area to play basketball and football”

P S

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Nice green space that's kept quite tidy. There is a little playground for kids, and a small skate board area. People do leave food on the grass for birds so can get messy, watch out if you have a dog. There is a track marked on the floor to get some easy steps in for a kilometre. Free parking on the street if you can find a space.”

💬 What parents mention

Free community sports sessionsMulti-sport facilities in one spaceWell-maintained and tidysparse playground for toddlers

Overview

George's Park packs football pitches, a basketball court, BMX ramps, skateboard area, and a children's playground into a compact urban site. A 1km circuit is marked on the ground for easy walking laps. Local volunteers run free FA football coaching for children, free bike training for all ages, and Tai chi sessions. Food left on grass for birds can attract mess — for families with dogs. Street parking surrounds the park.