Sandwell Council have been awarded a £4.5 million National Lottery grant to restore West Smethwick Park, paving the way for a massive £5.1 million face lift.
As well as restoring heritage features, like the James Chance memorial, and improving the sports pitches and gym equipment, the grant will be used to build a new community pavilion and provide exciting new events and activities in the park.
16/06/2026
📣 Healthwatch Sandwell wants to hear from you!
💭 Share your thoughts on mental health & wellbeing services in Sandwell to help shape better support for your community.
🗣️Whether you’ve used services yourself or care about someone who has, your voice matters.
📆 Thursday 18th June
⏰ 11am- 2pm
📍 West Smethwick Park Pavilion
15/06/2026
🧘♀️ ✨ Those of you that joined Jas for her sound bath session in the park on Sunday morning loved it!
So much so, Jas will be running another this Sunday 🙌
📆 Sunday 21st June
⏰ 10:30am ☺️
🌿A quiet way to take some time to unwind, reset & breathe.
💚 Sound baths are great for supporting physical & mental wellbeing, helping to improve sleep as well as bringing a sense of clarity when life feels busy!
👀 Take a look at the poster below for more details on how to book👇also keep a look out for an evening session coming soon!
15/06/2026
🏃 Definitely our favourite fun run supporter yesterday 😍
💚 We think you’ll agree ………
Share your 📸 photos with us below 👇
Friends of West Smethwick Park
Arrive Alive Charity
🤩 What a fantastic day we had yesterday!! 🏃🏃♂️
Huge thank you to the Friends of West Smethwick Park for organising such a great event to support the valuable work done by Arrive Alive Charity 👏👏
🫶 Thanks to all of the runners that took park and those who came out to show support! 💚
14/06/2026
🌟 A HUGE day at West Smethwick Park today! 🌟 Sunday 14th June
There’s so much happening across the park- come down, get involved, or just soak up the atmosphere!!
🏃Fun Run
Organised by the amazing Friends of West Smethwick Park supporting Arrive Alive to help provide vital support to save lives across the Midlands 🚑
Not running? Come along and cheer on the runners 🥳
⏰Registration opens 9:30am
🏃♂️Runners set off for 5k or 10k at 10:30am
🛍️ Car Boot & Community Stalls
⏰ Open from 10am until 3pm- a great opportunity to browse, buy, chat & support local groups!
⚽ Sports Activities & Inflatables
Perfect for families and anyone wanting to burn off some energy!
🧘 Park Yoga - 9:30am
Free and open to all. Just look for the Park Yoga Sandwell flag.
🎶 Sound Bath with Jas - 10:30am
A calming moment in a busy day.
🚶 Sandwell Men’s Mental Health Walk – 1:30pm
Join the group standing shoulder to shoulder walking for Men’s Mental Health. No need to book, just turn up for a gentle walk through the park.
☕️ Our cafe will be open all day serving a great selection of drinks & snacks 😍
It’s a packed day- come along and be part of it! 🌳💚
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Healthy Sandwell
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Active Black Country
09/06/2026
💚 We're standing shoulder to shoulder and walking for Men's Mental Health this June. Please join us at one of our six walks at parks across Sandwell.
🌳🚶 All walks are free to attend, open to all abilities, and welcome anyone who may benefit from fresh air, movement and informal peer support.
The hour-long walks will take place on:
🗓️ Friday 12 June 2026
📍 Victoria Park, Tipton - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍 Brunswick Park, Wednesbury - Meet at the play area at 1.30pm
🗓️ Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍 Britannia Park, Rowley Regis - Meet by the multi-games area near the car park at 1.30pm
🗓️ Sunday 14 June 2026
📍 Lightwoods Park, Smethwick - Meet at Lightwoods House at 10.30am
📍 West Smethwick Park, Smethwick - Meet at the Pavilion at 1pm, plus family-friendly activities from 2pm - 3.30pm
You don’t need to sign up – just turn up (🐶 dogs on leads welcome), walk with us, and show your support for men’s mental health in Sandwell 💚
Sandwell
Healthy Sandwell
06/06/2026
👀 Don’t forget we’ve got Park Yoga Sandwell in the park tomorrow morning at 9:30am- it’s FREE & there’s no need to book 🧘♀️
🌳 Just look for the Park Yoga flag by the pavilion!
💧Bring a mat or towel and don’t forget your water bottle & sunscreen 🧴☀️ ☀️☀️
Healthy Sandwell
Sandwell
Active Black Country
Friends of West Smethwick Park
04/06/2026
🧘♀️✨ New Sound Bath Sessions starting in the park on the 14th June at ⏰ 10:30am ☺️
🌿Take some time to unwind, reset & breathe.
💚 Sound baths can support physical & mental wellbeing, help improve sleep as well as bringing a sense of clarity when life feels busy!
👀 Take a look at the poster below for more details on how to book👇
04/06/2026
💚 We're standing shoulder to shoulder and walking for Men's Mental Health this June. Please join us at one of our six walks at parks across Sandwell.
🌳🚶 All walks are free to attend, open to all abilities, and welcome anyone who may benefit from fresh air, movement and informal peer support.
The hour-long walks will take place on:
🗓️ Friday 12 June 2026
📍 Victoria Park, Tipton - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍 Brunswick Park, Wednesbury - Meet at the play area at 1.30pm
🗓️ Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍 Britannia Park, Rowley Regis - Meet by the multi-games area near the car park at 1.30pm
🗓️ Sunday 14 June 2026
📍 Lightwoods Park, Smethwick - Meet at Lightwoods House at 10.30am
📍 West Smethwick Park, Smethwick - Meet at the Pavilion at 1pm, plus family-friendly activities from 2pm - 3.30pm
You don’t need to sign up – just turn up (🐶 dogs on leads welcome), walk with us, and show your support for men’s mental health in Sandwell 💚
Sandwell
Healthy Sandwell
24/05/2026
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🥵 Feeling a bit warm out there today!?
🍦 Pop into the cafe on your walk for an iced coffee or an ice cream to cool off 😎
We have a great selection of flavours to choose from 🙌