Trafford Ecology Park
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Volunteer-run nature reserve in Trafford Park: a lake with a circular path, two ponds and woodland. Free, weekdays only, no toilets.
5.8 miles from Timperley village · Checked Sun 1 Nov 2026 on traffordecologypark.com. More parks and playgrounds near Timperley
What's on at Trafford Ecology Park
Nothing announced here right now, but you don't need an event: just turn up.
Plan your visit
- Ages
- Children must be supervised at all times; woodland and ponds have natural hazards
- Opening
- Mon–Thu 9am–4pm, Fri 9am–3pm; closed weekends, bank holidays and Christmas/New Year (call 0161 220 1000 before a special visit)
- Toilets
- No public toilets
- Also
- Lake with a circular path · Two ponds · Forest school shelter in the woodland · Picnic benches
- Parking
- Small free car park in the park; park on Lake Road when full
- Rainy days
- Outdoors
- Good to know
- Open weekdays only and run by volunteers: no toilets and few bins, so take litter home. Wear proper footwear, as the woodland and pond edges are natural. Village tram stop is a 15-minute walk.
From traffordecologypark.com, trafford.is, woodlandtrust.org.uk, tripadvisor.co.uk, checked Sun 1 Nov 2026. Prices and times change, so check before you go. Parks compared
Questions parents ask about Trafford Ecology Park
What ages is Trafford Ecology Park for?
Children must be supervised at all times; woodland and ponds have natural hazards.
Is there parking at Trafford Ecology Park?
Small free car park in the park; park on Lake Road when full.
Is Trafford Ecology Park good on a rainy day?
It's mostly outdoors, so pick a dry day.
Are there toilets at Trafford Ecology Park?
No public toilets, so plan ahead.