Springfield Park (Rochdale)
Park in Rochdale, United Kingdom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Park in Rochdale, United Kingdom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Location | Marland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester |
Nearest city | Manchester |
Coordinates | 53.605°N 2.192°W |
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]
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