Woodgate Valley Country Park
| Woodgate Valley Country Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bartley Green/Quinton, Birmingham, England |
| Coordinates | 52°26′53″N 1°59′46″W / 52.448°N 1.996°WCoordinates: 52°26′53″N 1°59′46″W / 52.448°N 1.996°W |
| Area | 450 acres (180 ha) |
| Operated by | Birmingham City Council |
Woodgate Valley Country Park is a Country Park within the Bartley Green and Quinton districts of Birmingham. It is the third largest Birmingham Country Park after Sutton Park and Lickey Hills Country Park. The park is maintained as a wildlife habitat but also has farm animals.
The Country Park was set up in 1984, having previously been rural land with smallholdings and larger farms. It comprises some 450 acres (180 ha) and is on land previously threatened by urban development.
The park is maintained with varied wild life habitats. There are hedgerows, meadows and woodland, plus Bourn Brook. More than 80 species of bird, including marsh harrier, long-eared owl and kingfisher; and 250 species of plants including common bluebells, foxgloves and honeysuckle, have been recorded, as have butterflies including red admiral and small tortoiseshell. Many plants grow in the damp meadows. In 2008 muntjac deer were sighted by local residents.
It is a place where visitors to go for a leisurely walk, observe wildlife, walk the dog or ride horses. Visitors can also get away from the noise, traffic and buildings of the city.
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