West Park, Wolverhampton
West Park, Wolverhampton
West Park, Wolverhampton
4.5
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
About
One of the few remaining examples of a fine, traditional, unspoilt Victorian municipal park. One of the first in England to set a trend for the provision of areas for specific sporting activities (originally bowls, archery and cricket). 43 acres providing beautifully landscaped green space within a ten minute walk of Wolverhampton city centre. Conservatory, tennis courts, chalet tearooms, boating lake, children's play area, bowling green (located in Park Crescent), disabled access.
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The Big Phone Store
Wolverhampton, UK16 contributions
Oct 2024 • Business
West Park is not only a beautiful green space but also an ideal spot for creative projects. We’ve filmed many of our videos here, and it’s easy to see why—it offers a picturesque setting with its well-maintained grounds, vibrant flower beds, and charming Victorian bandstand. The peaceful lake and open spaces make it perfect for both professional shoots and casual filming. Beyond that, it’s a great place to relax when we aren't refurbishing phones!
Written 18 November 2024
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ceeandtee467
Wolverhampton, UK59 contributions
Jan 2020
Lovely park, very well kept. Took our little Grandson to feed the squirels and duck. It was a miserable day, but the park was lovely, he loved it. Playground very nice. Will visit again, but in better weather.
Written 27 January 2020
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am031972
Staffordshire, UK8 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Iv bought this to the park & the city councils attention but I was made to feel like
"Well it goes on , what can we do"
Well stop it and make it a priority to stop it, I take my young nieces & nephews and if I recognize the working girls from being there three times a week I'm sure the park staff know who they are the last time I could actually see the girls master bating a middle aged well dressed man in a blue jumper & it was so sparse of leaved due to it being early spring that there is no way the park staff could have missed it. It's a shame Iv been going there since I was 3 & I. In my 50's now
Get it sorted
"Well it goes on , what can we do"
Well stop it and make it a priority to stop it, I take my young nieces & nephews and if I recognize the working girls from being there three times a week I'm sure the park staff know who they are the last time I could actually see the girls master bating a middle aged well dressed man in a blue jumper & it was so sparse of leaved due to it being early spring that there is no way the park staff could have missed it. It's a shame Iv been going there since I was 3 & I. In my 50's now
Get it sorted
Written 8 April 2018
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I'm sorry that this has been your experience. If any of the team witnessed behaviour like this they would deal with it. Please be reassured that if you have witnessed behaviour such as this, it is anti-social and unlawful. If you call 101 and report it to the police they will have a log of such incidents. If you would like to talk to us more about your experiences, please contact customer.services@wolverhampton.gov.uk and ask for the call to be reported to the Ranger Team and Anti-Social Behaviour Team. ^Wilf
Written 26 May 2018
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Roberts1308
Birmingham, UK129 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I went here in the summer to watch race of life and loved his park as a child however where have all the amazing flower beds gone?!?? Such a shame! Used to be a lovely spot to sit down. Also, so many drunks by the lake where I used to feed the swans!
Written 20 August 2015
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simon and nat
Telford, UK2,431 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
this place is a complete dive full of drug addicts,drunks and other unsavoury charactors,wouldnt go here again if you paid me tried to make the most of it but after 5 minutes couldnt wait to get out of there. literally looks like this place is the hang out for every drug addict and drunk in wolverhampton never seen so many.even saw a kid urinating up a tree just out in public totally discracefull.
Written 29 April 2019
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Hi Q1137TDsimong ~ I'm sorry that you had a poor experience on your visit to the park. I'm not sure what events were on in the park during your visit or what time of day it was, but we would love to see you here again at some point. ^Wilf
Written 12 June 2019
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JPS
United Kingdom44 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
With a lovely layout and many squirrels, this park seems to be well kept in comparison to others in the Wolverhampton area. The scenery gives people a glimpse of what life used to be like in Wolverhampton- but when you walk around the park itself and take notice of the people, it degrades the park a lot. With a lot of unemployed foreign nationals loitering throughout the day, you notice spit on the floor, cans of polish lager in the borders and russian cigarette packets everywhere. Visit, but don't expect anything special.
Written 28 May 2015
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Joe P ~ Thank you for your very personal review.
Written 19 June 2015
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Zoe K
San Francisco3 contributions
May 2015 • Family
If its not the drunks in the shelter by the pond drunk and taking drugs its the yobs on the children's park no matter how busy the park is they are in that hut. I have been visiting this park for 20 years and its never ever changed, the duck pond is filthy and really needs cleaning. If they had people actually patrolling the park and moving them on it might brighten it up.
Written 4 May 2015
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Hi Zoe K ~ Thank you for writing a review of the park. We're sad that you feel the park hasn't changed in 20 years as much time, effort and energy has gone into keeping the park as authentic as it was at its inception.
Written 18 May 2015
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Dazzandlizzie
Birmingham, UK82 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Wolverhampton is not the most stunning city to look at there are lots of places to go for a walk of a run, west park is a fairly large park just over the ring road from the city centre. its a good place to have a walk around by the lake to feed the ducks would not advise spending to long there. Be careful a lot of drunk people congregate around the boat house near the lake drinking alcohol not a sight for young children to be seeing, i would love to tell you the days you would be able to walk around with out drunken people shouting and swearing but they turn up when they like.
if you live close by a walk or a run its ideal, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre (not saying its very busy anyway) then west park the closet place to go.
if you live close by a walk or a run its ideal, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre (not saying its very busy anyway) then west park the closet place to go.
Written 29 July 2014
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Hi Dazz T ~ Thank you for writing your review of the park. Whilst we do try to do everything that we can about poor behaviour in the park, the greatest weapon that we can use to combat it is by having more people in the park. On busy, sunny, summer days when the park is absolutely buzzing, we rarely hear reports of bad behaviour. Please keep supporting your local park by visiting us regularly. Together the wonderful Wulfrunians will help us to ensure that we have zero tolerance on bad behaviour. ^Wilf
Written 30 December 2014
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Airplane100
22 contributions
Lovely and beautiful in some areas, great to picnic on warm sunny days with family or friends. ...... but be warned parking can be an issue as people park here for free, then walk into town for work or shopping. I no longer feel safe walking alone or with little ones as lots of people gathering drinking and smoking illegal substances from the smells throughout the day....I think alcohol should be banned in the park......also play area overcrowded and children run unsupervised. .....The park is a reflection of the changing and diversity of the now local community so different social behaviour can be witnessed at certain times of the day like urinating on trees and bushes and throwing rubbish anywhere!
Don't go alone, don't take or wear valuables. ....don't get me wrong it's a lovely park close to the city centre and local swimming pool, has a nice lake, good to run/jog around as circular/oval in shape ....but lake/pond needs a sturdy iron fence around it to be completely safe for children and the intoxicated individuals that veer very close to its edge.
I just visit now when they have a show on or a fair attraction? But still with family to be safe!
Don't go alone, don't take or wear valuables. ....don't get me wrong it's a lovely park close to the city centre and local swimming pool, has a nice lake, good to run/jog around as circular/oval in shape ....but lake/pond needs a sturdy iron fence around it to be completely safe for children and the intoxicated individuals that veer very close to its edge.
I just visit now when they have a show on or a fair attraction? But still with family to be safe!
Written 21 June 2014
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Airplane100 - It was uncomfortable to read your review. We would never want our visitors to feel unsafe. West Park does fall within a no-alcohol zone but we know that this not always a deterrent. Our resources are limited and when a ranger is available, they will make a polite request for a cessation to anti social behaviour. Our local bobbies have also proved very helpful in moving them on. We hope this doesn't prevent you from visiting us again soon. ^Wilf
Written 10 December 2014
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Duncan P
21 contributions
Mar 2020
Well keep and brought memories from my 6 months at school in Wolverhampton. Having grown up in NZ I come back (pre-covid) at least every 2 years to visit my favourite Football ground.
Written 6 February 2021
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Unfortunately not Michelle. No unauthorised fires/BBQs etc are permitted. This is in order to protect the historic nature of the site and to ensure no harm comes to visitors or wildlife. However, we have a great cafe at The Chalet Tearooms by the bandstand and you are more than welcome to bring a picnic.
Written 19 August 2019
Are there pedal boats here and if so how much am they please?
Written 27 March 2018
sams57145
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Hi guys I was wondering if a fitness group could come do some yoga and boot camp sessions in the park?
Written 31 March 2017
Hi Sam
You will need to contact Outdoor Events if this is a commercial activity. ^Wilf
01902 551155 and ask for their team
Written 13 April 2017
joannajanestevens
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
I'm getting married this June at the molineux can I have my wedding photos taken at the park
Written 30 January 2017
I don't think anybody could stop you even if they wanted to. I'm sure they would be pleased for you and pleased that you would want to celebrate by creating memories of your special day in West Park.
Written 21 February 2017
There are speed limits for cyclists in the park - so 5 mph maximum as little ones, visitors with buggies etc, walkers and runners also enjoy the pathways
Written 2 September 2016
Depends which bus you get, some stop in chapel ash and west park is just 2 minutes around the corner from there. From the Bus station is quite a walk away but do-able
Written 17 May 2016
There is a children's playground and there are swans and ducks on the boating lake that kids love to feed. If the weather is good take a bat and ball or other play things as there is plenty of open grass space.
Written 18 May 2016
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