Earlswood Lakes were built in the early 1800s to supply water to the Birmingham to Stratford cannel. Over the years Earlswood Lakes have popular place to visit.
 

A few years go British Waterways, several local councils, the Residents association and many other groups came together and formed The Earlswood Lakes Partnership, to help protect and improve Earlswood for all to enjoy. There are three lakes all with walks around them, and the partnership have been successful in obtaining grants for improvements to the footpaths. Engine House Pool has good paths suitable for wheelchair access or pushchair. Terry’s Pool is a nature reserve the path on the south side is good and suitable for wheelchairs but part of the north side footpath gets very muddy in wet weather. Windmill Pool has sailing in it. The south footpath is good, the north footpath is dry but narrow and is not suitable for wheelchairs.