Introduction
Worthington Park is a public park developed on land given by Mrs Mary Worthington in 1900 and originally called Sale Park. The site is irregular in shape and surrounded by housing. The park was originally planted with holly, aucubas and rhododendrons purchased from the Sale Botanical Gardens which were at that time about to close down. There is a bust of Dr James Prescott Joule in the park. The park was renamed in 1950.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0161 912 2000Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see:
Owners
Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0THOther Websites
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bust
- Description: There is a bust of Dr James Prescott Joule in the park.
- Bandstand
- Bowling Green
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Cheshire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit