Red House Park in Great Barr consists of a Victorian house with playing fields, woods, parkland and lakes. The park is an important amenity for the local residents and much work is currently being undertaken by the Friends of Red House Park and Sandwell Council to improve many aspects of the park
This web site will support the work of the Friends of Red House Park and provide a focal point for documenting the history of the Red House estate.
The Red House itself dates from before 1841 and was sold in 2015 by Sandwell Council. The house has been converted into flats with additional housing also built on the site.
Due to COVID 19 The Friend's of Red House Park have had to cancel all their planned events for 2020. Monies raised from these events helps to fund park improvements, this includes, play equipment, park benches, trees and flowers. The Friend's group want to continue to help improve and maintain the park so it continues to look great for all our visitors.
Really pleased to announce that Red House Park has been awarded Green Flag for the 2nd year running. The Friend's group are really pleased and we would like to thank Sandwell Council's ground staff and all the volunteers that work hard making it a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy. It's been a challenging year but it's paid off. Thank you all
New Memorial, November 2020
The Friend's of Red House Park have purchased this unknown Tommy silhouette from the Royal British Legion. Thankfully it arrived in time for remembrance day.
The Friends of Red House Park are a community group working to maintain and improve the facilities in Red House Park, in conjunction with Sandwell Council.
They hold regular Meetings to discuss the future of Red House Park to which all are welcome.
This site will provide information about the work of the Friends and the long history of the Red House and the Park.
Due to the Corona virus outbreak it's highly likely people will be informed to self isolate if not already chosen to do so, or told to limit interactions with people.
Because of this I have taken the decision to cancel all meetings, work parties and events for the foreseeable future.
The events take months to plan and we don't know what the full extent of this outbreak will be, so for this reason I think it's best to cancel. Everyone's health and wellbeing is more important.
Hopefully this will pass in time for Christmas and our popular Santa in the park will go ahead, but only time will tell.
I will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and update you all if things change. Keep safe.
Regards, David, Chairman Friend's of Red House Park
