Parken en tuinen in Manchester

Parks & Recreation

Manchester’s green spaces range from historic Victorian landscapes like Peel Park—one of the first public parks in the UK—to the modern athletic facilities of SportCity, home to the National Cycling Centre. The city features central hubs like Piccadilly Gardens alongside quiet retreats such as St John’s Gardens and the reclaimed urban space of Angel Meadow. These locations provide diverse recreational opportunities, including international-standard cycling tracks, community gardens, and expansive playing fields at Houghend and Platt Fields Park.

Parks & Recreation — Kaart

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Piccadilly Gardens

A central green space and transport hub featuring a large fountain and a concrete pavilion designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

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St John's Gardens

St John's Gardens may refer to the following:

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Sport City

Manchester's sport district with several venues for various sports. Hosted the 2002 Commonwealth games.

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National Cycling Centre

The National Cycling Centre is a multipurpose cycling venue in Sportcity, Manchester, United Kingdom.

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Platt Fields Park

Platt Fields Park is a large public park in Fallowfield, Manchester, England which is home to Platt Hall.

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Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park is a 60-acre park in Manchester, England, designed by Alexander Gordon Hennell, and opened to the public in 1870.

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Peel Park

Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, located on the flood plain of the River Irwell below Salford…

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Houghend Fields

Extensive open playing fields primarily used for local football and rugby matches, located adjacent to the Hough End Leisure Centre.

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Manley Park

A community park in Whalley Range featuring children’s play areas, a multi-use games area, and a community garden.

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Angel Meadow

St Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park is a public park in Manchester, England, to the immediate northeast of the city centre, on a slope…

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Hulme Park

An urban park established during the 1990s regeneration of the area, offering a skate park, sensory garden, and football pitches.