Introduction
Stoneleigh Park is a public park occupying about 9 hectares. The site has ornamental gardens and sports facilities, with a pavilion, a playground, two bowling greens and tennis courts.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0161 770 3000Access contact details
0161 770 4642 http://www.oldhamparks.co.uk
Directions
North of Buxted Road and west of Vulcan Road
Owners
Oldham Borough Council
Other Websites
- History
The area which is now the park was purchased by Oldham Corporation in 1933 as a plot of freehold land together with a dwelling house and associated domestic buildings. The area was developed as a public park with some land being set aside for future road development. The Corporation borrowed £14,200 in 1937 to lay out the park. The contract for layout was let to W Gindlay Ltd and for building and structural work to Whitworth Whittaker and Co Ltd. The park was opened to the public in 1938.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Green Flag Award
Features
- Bowling Green
- Flower Bed
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
9
Open to the public
Yes
- 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