Pype Hayes Park

The park originates from the estate of Henry de Pipe, who owned a notable portion of land surrounding the village of Erdington in the 14th century. On the grounds of the site he built the Manor of Pipe (Now called Pype Hayes Hall) which received a Grade II listed status in 1952. The park was formerly the home of an annual Bonfire Night celebration, however this was stopped in 2015 after over 50 years of running due to a lack of funding, with the bonfire at the event having been cancelled in 2011 as the council struggled to find the £60,000 necessary. The park has frequently been targeted by travellers.

The park is notable for forming part of the southern boundary of Sutton Coldfield, which runs along the northern boundary of the park. Along the northern boundary runs Plants Brook, a tributary of the River Tame. The park is also notable for the pond at its centre, with Mallard Ducks, Canada Geese, and Mute Swans being among the animals which reside around it. The park has an extensive wooded portion across the northern half. Next to Pype Hayes Hall is a maintained garden, which incorporates flower beds and dwarf yew hedges.