 On the opposite side of the A5 , Brownhills Common , where a wide variety of birds can be observed , is a designated nature reserve , as is Shire Oak Park , approximately 0 @.@ 9 miles ( 1 @.@ 4 km ) from the town centre . Holland Park , on the edge of the Common , has a skate park and multi @-@ sports area , which were created as part of a £ 95 @,@ 000 environmental regeneration project and opened in 2002 . The final stage of the project will see the building of a new " youth shelter " . 
