It is the most popular park in the city, covering 250 acres (101 ha) consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas.

A 1906 granite and bronze memorial to the dead of the Second Boer War by Albert Toft,[4] stands on the western edge of the park.

[5][6] In 1911 a 16th-century timbered house was moved from Deritend and re-erected in the park by the Birmingham Archaeological Society,[7] to serve as a refreshment room and cricket pavilion.

A scale model of the Elan Valley Reservoirs, in the form of ornamental ponds, is located in a Japanese garden near the mac.

[10] A free 5 kilometre parkrun running event is held in the park every Saturday morning at 9 am[12] and usually attracts over 750 runners each week.