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Mayfield Park
Hailed as Manchester's first new park for 100 years. The 6.5 acre site stretches south from the site of the former Mayfield Station, now Depot Mayfield, towards the Mancunian Way. Formerly a mixed industrial area either side of the River Medlock it has been transformed. There are 140 trees spread across 58 species, 70 metres of the River Medlock unculverted, 230 square metres of rain gardens, 2,400 square metres of wildflower meadow and around 2,100 square metres of lawn. The park features space for everyone to use, including play areas, space for sports, an urban square, floodable meadows and quiet spaces. It opened to the public at 12.30pm on Thursday 22nd September 2022. It can be accessed from Baring Street in the west and Hoyle Street in the east from dawn until dusk, seven days a week.
Official website: Link
Official website: Link
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022, Updated: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
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