Brief Description
Victoria Park is a public park bounded by Derbyshire Lane and housing to the north, Park Road to the west, Victoria Road to the east and School Road to the south. This is a roughly square site, with an axial pathway and a diagonal path system leading off. There is a playground to the southern half of the site. The park has two unusual tree species, the maidenhair tree and the dawn redwood.
History
The site was purchased for the purpose of a public recreation ground with a covenant to use only as recreation ground, museum or art gallery.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1827.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461- Features
Bowling Green, Rose Garden
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1827.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461
- Authorities
Electoral Ward
- Stretford
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit