Sheepwash Urban Park

Sheepwash Urban Park is a nature reserve in Tividale featuring lakes, wetlands, grasslands, and wooded areas. These diverse habitats are connected by the Oldbury Arm of the River Tame, creating a varied landscape throughout the site.

The site was originally industrial with brick factories and waste facilities before transforming into a nature reserve during major redevelopment in the 1980s. This conversion marked a significant shift in how the land was used and valued by the community.

The park serves as a learning hub where schools conduct field studies to understand the local ecosystem. Visitors can observe how the space functions as an outdoor classroom for nature education.

The park can be entered from Sheepwash Lane, Johns Lane, and Philip Road, giving visitors multiple starting points to explore. These entrances make it easy to plan different routes through the reserve depending on your interests.

Since 1985, birdwatchers have identified over 160 bird species here, including Black-necked Grebes and Oystercatchers. This rich variety of species makes the park a notable stopover for migrating birds.

GPS coordinates: 52.52270,-2.03950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45