The area takes its name from Summerfield House, owned by members of the Chance family, local industrialists.

From 1968 to 1970 the park was the venue for an annual one day international jazz festival organised by the city council.

Musicians appearing included bands led by Chris Barber, Humphrey Lyttleton and Monty Sunshine.

[7] Summerfield forms part of North Edgbaston ward for elections to Birmingham city council.

Opposite Summerfield Park on Dudley Road stands the grade II* listed former board school built in 1878 and designed by Martin & Chamberlain in their 'house' style.