On the 24th May 1975 Kingsbury Water Park welcomed their very first visitor. Since then millions of people have grown up with the park, coming at first with their parents, then returning again and again with their own children. The park has also 'grown up'; from just 2 lakes in 123 acres to over 30 lakes in 620 acres; from 50,000 visitors in the first year to over 350,000 today. The transformation from worked-out gravel sandpits to the beautiful landscaped park of today is amazing. Kingsbury Park Model Boat Club has been as much part of the growing up as the park itself. Originally founded in 1972 the club has had it roots firmly fixed to the park since the opening of the model boat lake in 1975. Most of the park land is flat and many of the paths are surfaced, providing easy access for pushchairs, wheelchairs, children and the elderly. there are also two mobility scooters, available on a free loan scheme Three bird hides overlook the quiet nature reserve at the Broomey Croft area of the park. Well over 200 species of birds have been recorded at the park and it has one of the largest inland breeding colonies of common terns in the country. There are 13 landscaped fishing lakes within the park, catering for specialists and beginners alike. 6 Pools can be fished by purchasing a day ticket, 6 others give the opportunity to catch specimen size fish by annual permit. Contact The Fisheries for full details of day ticket fishing and specimen permit fishing at Kingsbury Water Park. There are 2 children's play areas to visit. There's the colourful play area by the visitor centre for children up to the age of  8 and for the more adventurous there's the new rustic play area at Far Leys. There are also many activities through out the year aimed at younger children. The park also supports cyclists with routes ranging from 4 miles to 10 miles. Kingsbury Jet Bike Centre, Midlands Powerboat Racing Club and Tamworth Sailing club also base themselves at Kingsbury. And if you want caravanning or camping facilities then Kingsbury have a Camping and Caravanning Club site, now open all year round. Along with the Visitor Centre, The Old Barn Coffee Shop and the Education Centre this surely makes Kingsbury Water Park a family day out. So all you modellers can keep everybody happy while you're down by the pool. for further details of opening times, car parking charges and details of the various permits that are available, call the Country Parks Information Centre on 01827 872660 or visit the country park's web site at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/countryside
At Junction 9 of M42 take the A4097 signposted Water Park. At the first Island turn left. The Park is about 1/2 mile on the right side of the road. Kingsbury Water Park Bodymoor Heath Lane Bodymoor Heath Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 0DY Tel: +44 (0) 1827 872660 Fax: +44 (0) 1827 875161