Parks near Timperley

Every park around Timperley, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford and Urmston, big and small, plus the best ones a short drive further. Tap the chips for what you need today.

53 places within 35 minutes of Timperley, nearest first; 7 with free parking.

Details from each park's council or Friends group pages, checked on Sunday 1 November. We re-check the oldest every week.

What's on at parks

See all 21

Sun 1 Nov

Family Spooky Spider Search in Stamford Park Stamford Park · 10 minFree

Sun 1 Nov

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford Victoria Park · 20 minFree

Until 3 Nov

Halloween Heart Trail at Fletcher Moss Park Fletcher Moss Park · 20 minUnder £10

Sat 7 Nov

Free Fireworks at Wythenshawe Park Wythenshawe Park · 10 minFree

Sat 7 Nov

Run Wild! Come-and-try orienteering at Sale Water Park Sale Water Park · 15 minUnder £10

Sat 7 Nov

Poynton Bonfire and Fireworks Poynton Park · 30 min£10–25

Sat 7 Nov

Poynton Bonfire Night 2026 Poynton Park · 30 minUnder £10

Sat 14 Nov

Parent and baby stay and play at Victoria Park, Stretford Victoria Park · 20 minUnder £10

Sun 15 Nov

Kids' arts and crafts at Victoria Park, Stretford Victoria Park · 20 minFree

Thu 19 Nov

Northern Lights at Heaton Park: A Christmas Time Machine Heaton Park · 30 minFrom £13.50

Sat 21 Nov

Autumn Series orienteering at Sale Water Park Sale Water Park · 15 minUnder £10

Sun 22 Nov

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford Victoria Park · 20 minFree

On the doorstep 14

Pickering Lodge Park Timperley · 0.5 miles from Timperley Local park on Moss Lane, Timperley: play equipment, tennis and basketball courts, a bowling green, a football pitch and a car park.Outdoor play area Free

King George V Pool Altrincham · 0.5 miles from Timperley Small lake fed by Timperley Brook, about 150 m long, with a footpath all the way round through trees and shrubs; children can fish here. Free

Navigation Park Broadheath · 0.7 miles from Timperley Recreation ground on Navigation Road, Broadheath, with a children's play area, a football pitch and the Gripadventure outdoor centre.Outdoor play area Free

Stamford Park Altrincham · 0.8 miles from Timperley Green Flag park on the Altrincham–Hale border: two fenced play areas, a duck pond, an old skate area for scooters and Café in the Park next door.Next: Family Spooky Spider Search in Stamford Park, Sun 1 NovCafé · Outdoor play area · Fenced · Accessible equipment Free1 event coming up

Timperley Green play area Timperley · 0.8 miles from Timperley Small green with a playground off Hulme Drive, a few minutes' walk from the village shops and library.Outdoor play area Free

Halecroft Park Hale · 0.9 miles from Timperley Hale park with a children's play area, ornamental and wildlife gardens, tennis courts, toilets and a car park.Outdoor play area Free

Newton Park Brooklands · 1.1 miles from Timperley Neighbourhood park on Frieston Road, West Timperley, with a children's play area, orchard gardens and an outdoor gym.Outdoor play area Free

John Leigh Park Altrincham · 1.3 miles from Timperley Green Flag park off Oldfield Road, Altrincham: infant and junior play areas, pets corner, formal gardens, tennis and toilets.Outdoor play area Free

Woodheys Park Sale · 1.6 miles from Timperley Green Flag park on Kenmore Road, Sale, with an under-7s play area, an 18-hole pitch and putt (clubs to hire) and a car park.Ages up to 7 · Outdoor play area · Free parking Free

Walton Park Sale · 1.6 miles from Timperley Green Flag park in Sale with under-5s and under-14s play areas, a volunteer-run miniature railway, a bowling green and a café boat on the canal by the gate.1 weekly sessionAges up to 14 · Café · Outdoor play area Free

Woodstock Park Altrincham · 1.6 miles from Timperley Neighbourhood park off Whitlow Avenue with a children's play area and a multi-use sports court.Outdoor play area Free

Denzell Gardens Bowdon · 1.9 miles from Timperley Green Flag gardens off Dunham Road: sunken and peace gardens, a pond, an orchid and wildflower meadow, unusual trees and toilets; calm rather than playful.Free parking Free

Moor Nook Park Sale Moor · 1.9 miles from Timperley Neighbourhood park on Norris Road with an under-14s play area, community orchard, five-a-side pitch, basketball court and outdoor gym.Outdoor play area Free

Walkden Gardens Sale · 2 miles from Timperley Council-owned gardens in Sale, cared for by a Friends group, with a free car park, a woodland sculpture trail and a dovecote. No toilets or refreshments.Free parking Free

A short drive 25

Sale West Woods Sale West · 2.3 miles from Timperley Sale West park with a fenced under-5s play area, a zip wire for older children, wooden animal sculptures and a café next door.Café · Outdoor play area · Fenced Free

Worthington Park Sale · 2.5 miles from Timperley Green Flag park off Broad Road, Sale, with an under-5s play area, an under-14s play area, a skate park and a bandstand.Ages up to 14 · Outdoor play area Free

Ashton Park Ashton upon Mersey, Sale · 2.7 miles from Timperley Park on Grosvenor Road, Ashton upon Mersey, with junior and senior play areas, tennis and basketball courts, football pitches and toilets.Outdoor play area Free

Wythenshawe Park Wythenshawe · 2.9 miles from Timperley Huge park with a mixed-age play area for under-16s, a free cycle hub with learn-to-ride area and pump track, a farm, café and toilets.Next: Free Fireworks at Wythenshawe Park, Sat 7 NovAges up to 15 · Café · Outdoor play area · Half a day Free3 events coming up

Runway Visitor Park Ringway, near Hale Barns · 3.2 miles from Timperley Planes land metres from the viewing mound; play area, picnic area, café, Concorde. Paid parking from £6.20 (free on foot); only guide dogs allowed.Café · Outdoor play area Free

Sale Water Park Sale · 3.3 miles from Timperley Big lake and nature reserve, free and open dawn to dusk: flat lake paths, water sports to watch, a restaurant and café, toilets and a tram stop.Next: Run Wild! Come-and-try orienteering at Sale Water Park, Sat 7 Nov · 1 weekly sessionCafé Free3 events coming up

Chorlton Water Park Chorlton · 3.5 miles from Timperley Nature reserve round a lake off Maitland Avenue with a small playground, accessible paths, picnic benches, toilets and a car park.Ages up to 12 · Outdoor play area Free

Victoria Park Stretford · 3.9 miles from Timperley Green Flag park in Stretford with under-5s and over-5s play areas, a giant sundial, a community-run tea room and a Changing Places toilet.Next: Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford, Sun 1 Nov · 1 weekly sessionCafé · Outdoor play area FreeChanging Places toilet8 events coming up

Moss Park Stretford · 3.9 miles from Timperley Park on Turn Moss playing fields in Stretford with an under-14s play area, a wildflower meadow and a seven-a-side pitch.Outdoor play area Free

Golden Hill Park Urmston · 4 miles from Timperley Urmston park on Moorside Road with a children's play area, a walled garden, a bowling green and a car park.Outdoor play area Free

Longford Park Stretford · 4.1 miles from Timperley Large Stretford park: two playgrounds (under 8s, 8–14s), a family café with toilets, an 18-hole disc golf course and an athletics stadium.Ages up to 14 · Café · Outdoor play area Free

Abbotsfield Park Urmston · 4.2 miles from Timperley Known as Chassen Park: an under-5s play area, a children's play area and miniature railway rides, with Chassen Road station next door.Outdoor play area Free

Fletcher Moss Park Didsbury · 4.3 miles from Timperley Didsbury botanical gardens and parkland by the River Mersey, free to enter, with a café open daily 8am–5pm, toilets and a visitor centre.Next: Halloween Heart Trail at Fletcher Moss Park, Until 3 NovCafé Free1 event coming up

Cross Lane Park Partington · 4.3 miles from Timperley Partington park with a children's play area, floodlit BMX pump track, skate park, outdoor gym and a car park; open all day.Outdoor play area Free

Davyhulme Park Urmston · 4.3 miles from Timperley Green Flag park on Crofts Bank Road with infant and junior play areas, a junior cycle track, skate park, two ponds and a sensory garden.Outdoor play area Free

Didsbury Park Didsbury · 4.4 miles from Timperley Village park on Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, with a play area for 12 and under, a bird garden and the Pavilion Café.Ages up to 12 · Café · Outdoor play area Free

Flixton Park Urmston · 4.4 miles from Timperley Green Flag park with a walled garden, sensory garden and bee memorial garden, a children's play area, football pitch and car park.Outdoor play area Free

Marje Kelly Park Stretford · 4.4 miles from Timperley Small Stretford park, once Gorse Park, with an under-5s play area in an enclosed space, an inclusive swing, a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and a games area.Outdoor play area · Fenced · Accessible equipment Free

Lostock Park Stretford · 4.5 miles from Timperley Stretford park with a children's play area, skate bowl, wildflower meadow, outdoor gym, picnic areas and carved sculptures.Outdoor play area Free

Gorse Hill Park Stretford · 4.6 miles from Timperley Neighbourhood park on Talbot Road with infant and junior play areas, a kickabout area, the old lodges and gates and the Great Stone.Outdoor play area Free

Abney Hall Park Cheadle · 4.8 miles from Timperley Cheadle parkland round a Victorian hall, with ponds, wetland plants, a small café in the park and two free car parks.Café · Free parking Free

Woodsend Park Flixton · 4.9 miles from Timperley Flixton park with a children's play area, multi-use games area, wildflower meadow, picnic areas and a car park.Outdoor play area Free

Broadway Park Urmston · 4.9 miles from Timperley Urmston park with a children's play area, all-weather multi-sport court, football pitches and woodland.Outdoor play area Free

Bruntwood Park Cheadle · 4.9 miles from Timperley Cheadle park with a big accessible adventure playground, toilets, a refreshment kiosk, a free BMX track and pitch and putt; pay and display parking.Café · Outdoor play area · Accessible equipment Free

Fog Lane Park East Didsbury · 5.1 miles from Timperley Didsbury park with play areas for 12 and under, a skate area, wildlife ponds, a café open daily and toilets.Ages up to 12 · Café · Outdoor play area Free

Worth the trip 14

Alexandra Park Whalley Range, Manchester · 5.1 miles from Timperley Victorian park between Whalley Range and Moss Side with children's play areas for 12 and under, a fishing lake, a pavilion and sports pitches.Café · Outdoor play area Free

Seymour Park Stretford · 5.1 miles from Timperley Old Trafford neighbourhood park with junior and senior play areas, an outdoor gym, a full-size football pitch and a basketball court.Outdoor play area Free

Hullard Park Old Trafford · 5.5 miles from Timperley Green Flag park in Old Trafford with an under-8s play area, a nature pond, a wildflower meadow and a bowling green.Outdoor play area Free

Platt Fields Park Fallowfield, Manchester · 5.8 miles from Timperley Large Fallowfield park with a lake, separate play areas for under-5s and over-5s, a BMX track and public toilets at the Lakeside Centre.Outdoor play area Free

Trafford Ecology Park Trafford Park · 5.8 miles from Timperley Volunteer-run nature reserve in Trafford Park: a lake with a circular path, two ponds and woodland. Free, weekdays only, no toilets.Free parking Free

Bramhall Park Bramhall · 7.1 miles from Timperley Woodland park in the grounds of Bramall Hall: play areas, duck ponds and a stream, wide paths, toilets and a Stables café; pay and display parking.Café · Outdoor play area Free

Buile Hill Park Salford · 7.5 miles from Timperley Salford's largest park, a registered historic park with a children's play area, tree trail, tennis courts, games area, outdoor gym and picnic areas.Café · Outdoor play area · Free parking Free

Woodbank and Vernon Parks Stockport · 7.6 miles from Timperley Two linked Stockport parks on the River Goyt: Vernon Park (Victorian, flat paved paths, museum café) and Woodbank Park, with a playground and ice-cream van.Café · Outdoor play area Free

Reddish Vale Country Park Reddish, Stockport · 8 miles from Timperley 161 hectares along the River Tame with mill ponds, wetlands, wildfowl and kingfishers, a visitor centre on Mill Lane and walking, cycle and bridleways. Free

Poynton Park Poynton · 9 miles from Timperley Poynton Pool and parkland a few minutes from the village centre, with a circular path round the water and swans, grebes and ducks to spot.Next: Poynton Bonfire and Fireworks, Sat 7 Nov Free2 events coming up

Clifton Country Park Clifton, Salford · 9.1 miles from Timperley Salford country park with a play area, climbing boulder, sculpture trail, lakeside and woodland trails, and a dog-friendly café and toilets.Café · Outdoor play area Free

Heaton Park Manchester · 10.3 miles from Timperley Manchester's biggest park: two free play areas, boats to hire, a free animal centre and a heritage tramway; parking is charged only 10am–5pm.Next: Northern Lights at Heaton Park: A Christmas Time Machine, Thu 19 NovCafé · Outdoor play area Free3 events coming up

Marbury Country Park Comberbach, Northwich · 11.2 miles from Timperley Woodland park by Budworth Mere near Northwich: lime avenues, an arboretum, orienteering, and a fenced themed play area near toilets.Outdoor play area · Fenced Free

Etherow Country Park Compstall, Stockport · 11.6 miles from Timperley One of Britain's first country parks: 240 acres in the Etherow valley with a lake, sailing and motor boating, a café and a pay and display car park.Café Free

What's on at parks

Every week

Saturday
- Sale Water parkrun · Sale Water Park · 9am
Sunday
- Walton Park miniature railway rides · Walton Park · 11am
- Victoria junior parkrun, Stretford · Victoria Park · 9am

Coming up

Family Spooky Spider Search in Stamford Park Stamford Park, Stamford Park Road, Altrincham · 10 min Sunday 2–3pm. Pick up a spider map between the play areas; fancy dress encouraged.Free

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford (Stars) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 1 Nov, 1-2pm; meet in the community buildingFree

Halloween Heart Trail at Fletcher Moss Park Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury · 20 min Date unconfirmed · £1 per trail sheet from the park cafeUnder £10

Free Fireworks at Wythenshawe Park (also Heaton Park and Platt Fields) Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester · 10 min Sat 7 Nov: opens 3pm (Z-arts storytelling 3pm-5pm); reduced-noise low-impact display about 5pm; lantern parade 7pm; main fireworks set to music 8pm; closes 9pm. Times approximateQuiet session Sat 7 NovFree

Run Wild! Come-and-try orienteering at Sale Water Park Sale Water Park · 15 min Sat: starts 12.45pm–2pm, closes 3pmUnder £10

Poynton Bonfire and Fireworks (54th Poynton Round Table night) - pre-book only Poynton Park · 30 min Sat 7 Nov, from 5.30pm£10–25

Poynton Bonfire Night 2026 Poynton Park · 30 min Sat evening; last year's timetable had gates 5.30pm, junior fireworks 7pm, main display 8pm (2026 times to be confirmed)Under £10

Parent and baby stay and play at Victoria Park, Stretford (November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sat 14 Nov, 9-10amUnder £10

Kids' arts and crafts at Victoria Park, Stretford (15 November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 15 Nov, 2-4pmFree

Northern Lights at Heaton Park: A Christmas Time Machine Heaton Park, Manchester · 30 min Thu 19 Nov - Thu 31 Dec, first entry 4.15pm; neuro-inclusive evenings Wed 2 & 9 DecQuiet session Wed 2 Dec£10–25

Autumn Series orienteering at Sale Water Park (beginner courses) Sale Water Park · 15 min Sat: registration from 10am, starts 10.30am–12.30pmUnder £10

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford (Snow and ice) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 22 Nov, 1-2pm; meet in the community buildingFree

Kids' film club at Victoria Park, Stretford (November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Wed 25 Nov, 6-8pm (ages 7+)Free

The Christie Festive Dash (5k walk/jog/run) Wythenshawe Park · 10 min Sun 29 Nov; the dash starts at 10.30amUnder £10

Sale Santa Dash Sale Water Park · 15 min Date unconfirmed · Sun; time and booking via the organiser link in the Life in Sale guideSelling fastUnder £10

Kids' arts and crafts at Victoria Park, Stretford (29 November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 29 Nov, 2-4pmFree

Parent and baby stay and play at Victoria Park, Stretford (December) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Fri 4 Dec, 9.30-10.30amUnder £10

Kids' film club at Victoria Park, Stretford (December) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Wed 23 Dec, 6-8pm (ages 7+)Free

From each place's own posts, booking pages and website, checked every week.

Compared

Nearest first. A dash means the place doesn't say; tap a name for everything we know.

Place	Play area	Toilets	Café	Ages
Pickering Lodge Park10 min	Yes	–	–	–
King George V Pool10 min	–	–	–	–
Navigation Park10 min	Yes	–	–	–
Stamford Park10 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Timperley Green play area10 min	Yes	–	–	–
Halecroft Park10 min	Yes	Yes	–	–
Newton Park10 min	Yes	–	–	–
John Leigh Park10 min	Yes	Yes	–	–
Woodheys Park10 min	Yes	–	–	Up to 7
Walton Park10 min	Yes	–	Yes	Up to 14
Woodstock Park10 min	Yes	–	–	–
Denzell Gardens10 min	–	Yes	–	–
Moor Nook Park10 min	Yes	–	–	–
Walkden Gardens10 min	–	No	No	–
Sale West Woods15 min	Yes	–	Yes	–
Worthington Park15 min	Yes	–	–	Up to 14
Ashton Park15 min	Yes	Yes	–	–
Wythenshawe Park15 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	Up to 15
Runway Visitor Park15 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Sale Water Park15 min	–	Yes	Yes	–
Chorlton Water Park15 min	Yes	Yes	–	Up to 12
Victoria Park20 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Moss Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Golden Hill Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Longford Park20 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	Up to 14
Abbotsfield Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Fletcher Moss Park20 min	–	Yes	Yes	–
Cross Lane Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Davyhulme Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Didsbury Park20 min	Yes	–	Yes	Up to 12
Flixton Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Marje Kelly Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Lostock Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Gorse Hill Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Abney Hall Park20 min	–	–	Yes	–
Woodsend Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Broadway Park20 min	Yes	–	–	–
Bruntwood Park20 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Fog Lane Park20 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	Up to 12
Alexandra Park25 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Seymour Park25 min	Yes	–	–	–
Hullard Park25 min	Yes	–	–	–
Platt Fields Park25 min	Yes	Yes	–	–
Trafford Ecology Park25 min	–	No	–	–
Bramhall Park25 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Buile Hill Park30 min	Yes	–	Yes	–
Woodbank and Vernon Parks30 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Reddish Vale Country Park30 min	–	–	–	–
Poynton Park30 min	–	–	–	–
Clifton Country Park30 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Heaton Park35 min	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Marbury Country Park35 min	Yes	Yes	–	–
Etherow Country Park35 min	–	–	Yes	–

Council parks are free and open every day, though car parks, cafés and toilets keep shorter hours in winter. Where a park's page says nothing about toilets or a café, the council and the park's Friends group don't mention one, so don't count on it.

43 of the 53 have a play area; playgrounds compares those. For longer outings see family walks, and for wet days soft play.

Questions parents ask

What's the nearest park to Timperley?

The nearest to Timperley are Pickering Lodge Park (Timperley, 10 min), King George V Pool (Altrincham, 10 min), Navigation Park (Broadheath, 10 min) and Stamford Park (Altrincham, 10 min).

Which parks have toilets?

Stamford Park, Halecroft Park, John Leigh Park, Denzell Gardens, Ashton Park and Wythenshawe Park have public toilets.

Which parks have a café?

Stamford Park, Walton Park, Sale West Woods, Wythenshawe Park, Runway Visitor Park and Sale Water Park have a café in or beside the park.