1 / 3Mayfield Park
📍 Manchester, North West
Manchester's newest park features a challenging adventure playground with six slides woven around the daylighted River Medlock, 142 trees, wildflower planting, large lawns, and pushchair-accessible paths throughout. Free entry.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
An outstanding park for families with children who can climb independently — the adventure playground is genuinely unlike anything else in Manchester. The river setting and landscaping make longer visits with picnics very enjoyable.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Bryan Varley
12 months ago
“Awesome park, never seen a park like this ever in my life. The whole area is really nice and good for a walk around. There's snacks and ice creams and coffees or tea available from the different shacks or ice cream van. Climbing frame is huge and really good for keeping the kids fit climbing to the top. Nice river runs through although it's not advised to go for a paddle you can sit and have a picnic next to it”
M.V.G Sadupa D. Gunasekara
7 months ago
“Mayfield Park is a lovely spot — the playing area is clean, well-equipped, and perfect for kids, while the surrounding lawns and trees offer a peaceful, lush green view. Plenty of benches, shade, and open space for games or picnics. Great for families and a relaxing afternoon outdoors.”
James Russell
10 months ago
“Fabulous new park in Manchester. Lovely planting and landscaping. Lots of nods to the architectural heritage of the area. Full of families relaxing on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Coffee, ice cream & toilets at one end. And the playground looks terrific. Definitely worth seeking out...”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Opened around the restored River Medlock, this 6.5-acre park centres on an adventure playground with six integrated slides and challenging climbing frames designed for independent climbers. Landscaping includes 142 trees, wildflower meadows, quiet contemplation zones, and open lawns for picnics. Coffee, ice cream, and snacks are available from on-site vendors. Toilets and security presence operate on site. All perimeter paths are pushchair and wheelchair accessible.
