Brief Description
This small rectangular park lies to the south of Elizabeth Street and is also bounded by Cheetwood Road, Allison Street and Sherbourne Street. It had a rockery, tennis courts and a bowling green.
History
The land was purchased by Manchester Corporation from Lord Derby in 1884 and then developed as a public park.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal site for general public use.Detailed Description
This small park is rectangular in shape and in 1994 was bounded by four streets. On the 1895 Ordnance Survey map it is shown surrounded on three sides by a number of brick works. Developments by Manchester Corporation after 1884 included a rockery, tennis courts and bowling greens.
It is not now listed as one of Manchester City Council's parks and gardens.
- Features
- Rockery
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- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
- Authorities
Electoral Ward
- Cheetham
- History
Detailed History
Manchester Corporation purchased the site from Lord Derby in 1884 at a cost of £9,000. Previously the area had been a brick works. The Corporation spent a further £9,175 on the development of the park.
The park was extant in 1994 but is not currently listed as one of Manchester City Council's parks.
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester} (1994)A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester