The Rowley Regis Parks Improvements project will upgrade Britannia Park and add a new play area at Haden Hill Park, encouraging greater use and supporting residents’ health and wellbeing.
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The Rowley Regis Parks Improvement Project is transforming Britannia Park and Haden Hill Park, making them more accessible, more enjoyable, and better for the community’s health and wellbeing.
Originally called the 'Britannia Park Greenspace Project', it received Government approval for its Full Business Case in March 2022. On-site construction began in March 2023, and in December 2024 the project secured an additional £414,000 Towns Fund Grant, allowing even more improvements at Britannia Park and a new play area at Haden Hill Park.
Britannia Park upgrades
Community and facilities
- New low-carbon community building with changing rooms
- New enlarged car park with 90 spaces, including 12 disabled bays
Sports and fitness
- Drainage improvements to sport pitches
- Refurbished tennis courts (2 courts)
- Refurbished Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)
- Reconstructed skate park
- Replacement of all play and fitness equipment
Nature and outdoors
- 15 new allotment plots for community gardening, including 9 raised beds
- New footpaths forming a perimeter route for park users
- Tree care - removing trees at risk, planting new trees and shrubs
- New Beech Tree Maze - fun for all ages!
Access and appearance
- Widened main entrance and driveway
- Improved appearance of other entrances (Ross and Mackmillan Road)
Haden Hill upgrades
At Haden Hill Park, the improvements focus on play:
- Replacement of the steel play area, providing a safer and more modern play space for children.
Britannia Park Sons of Rest upgrade
Investment has also supported the refurbishment of the Britannia Park Sons of Rest Community Centre. Following extensive refurbishment, the building has now reopened its doors to the community.