Springfield Park (Rochdale)

Springfield Park is a large public park located between Rochdale and Heywood in Greater Manchester. Completed in 1927 on the former site of a 13th-century monastic grange, it is the largest park in the borough at 42 acres^[1]

Springfield Park
Springfield Park in winter
Location	Marland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Nearest city	Manchester
Coordinates	53.605°N 2.192°W / 53.605; -2.192
Area	42 acres[1]
Created	1927
Operated by	Rochdale Borough Council

Attractions include a miniature steam railway, a lake and a children's play area. Sporting facilities include football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, a golf course and a mountaineering course. The park slopes gently down to the River Roch.^[2] In 2020, the park received government funding to plant more trees as part of a nationwide project.^[3]

References

1. "Springfield Park, Rochdale". Friends of Springfield Park. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
2. "Springfield Park". visitrochdale.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
3. "Three Rochdale areas to benefit from new tree planting". 30 January 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.