Hallowe’en Event set for 24th October

Hallowe’en Event set for 24th October

Despite the summer heat, the Friends are already getting ready to stage the popular Hallowe’en in the Park on Saturday 24th October 2026. Spooky activities run 10am-12noon. Let your Halloween finery have an earlier outing, follow the Spooky Trail, spot the Mummy...
The Victorian concept of the public park

The Victorian concept of the public park

The Victorian concept of the park…. The Victorian park is often known as the “lungs of the city”.  The phrase “lungs of the city” is usually attributed to Frederic Law Olmstead, one of the most famous landscape architects.  By now it might be considered...
Easter Bunny is on its way!

Easter Bunny is on its way!

Join us Saturday 4th April 2026 for the park EASTER EGG HUNT 10am until the eggs run out! (last entry 11:30). For children from age 0 up to and including School Year 6. Enter from Park Road entrance (SK4 4PY) Suggested donation – £3.00 per child for up to 4 Easter...
White Stuff in the Park

White Stuff in the Park

Earlier this month we had a bit of snow in the park. The weather has warmed up again. The frost and ice has melted away. But there’s still plenty of white stuff to look out for. And a bird enjoying a hop around. Heron overlooking a snowy path Snowy tennis court...
Cheering, carolling times in the Park

Cheering, carolling times in the Park

Carols in the Park came once again to the Park on 13th December 2025. Mother Nature was a big help with brisk, dry bright skies after many the deluge of rain the preceding week. But it was with the help of 30+ Friends, and the sounds of Stockport Schools Brass Band...