Around 120 acres of the greenspace has been set aside for conservation and woodland plantation, making it a great place to appreciate and learn all about nature. The park is also home to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Centre and features art galleries, exhibitions, cinema, theatre, dance, and craft workshops throughout the year.

School trips and other parties can book educational talks, pond dipping sessions, and woodland exploration activities with the Park Ranger Service to get a real insight into how the natural world works.

The park was first opened to visitors in 1873 after being donated to the citizens of Birmingham by a wealthy philanthropist to help boost the wellbeing and health of the local community. It was designed by a landscape architect and features notable features such as a listed bandstand and bridge.

Visitors can enjoy a free 5-kilometre parkrun event held every Saturday morning, a 2-kilometre children's park run on Sunday mornings, fishing in the ornamental lake, and boating sessions with swan-shaped pedalos. There are also walking, jogging, and cycling routes available, with a section of National Cycle Route 5 passing through the park.