Where is Queens Park?

Queens Park is on Queens Park Road and Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9AH

In brief

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was marked by the opening of a garden for blind people. This park was chosen because of its proximity to the Birmingham Royal Institute for the Blind college for blind and visually impaired children and adults on Court Oak Road; the college was renamed the Queen Alexandra Technical College for the Blind in 1958.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

Queens Park - history

Queens Park was opened on the 5th October 1898 by the then Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Alderman C. C. Beale Esq.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Freehold of the park was purchased by the people of Harborne under the auspices of The Harborne Charity Fete Committee and presented to the City Council in commemoration of the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was marked by the opening of a garden for blind people.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

Facilities

There is a play area / playground close to the corner of Queens Park Road and Court Oak Road.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

There is also a basketball court and tennis court, to the south east corner of the park.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

The park lodge is close to the north east corner of the park on Court Oak Road.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

The park is on the no 24 bus route on Court Oak Road. Buses towards the Harborne High Street and the City Centre.

Queens Park, Harborne (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown