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    brilliant place for kids and adults alike. best cafe and atmosphere is just amazing. best kids birthday parties too, always a success.

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    Review Highlights - Head Over Heels

    y. So don't expect a few minutes of peace and tranquillity while they are babysat by the big slide, tunnels, ball pools et

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    Whitworth Park - A great place for a Hamster Wheel Workout.

    Whitworth Park

    3.3(12 reviews)
    2.1 miOxford Road Corridor

    When I lived in Whitworth Park (the halls, for I am not a vagrant) my parents came to pick me up on…read morethe way up to visit family in the north-east. Due to the fact that my Mum is always early and my Dad is always thrifty, they had brought a picnic and suggested eating it in the park. The problem was that it was March and not even a particularly warm or dry March, so we huddled up against each other and sat on a cold, graffitied bench and ate our tuna sarnies. That was the only picnic I've eaten in Whitworth Park and pretty much the only time I've sat down in there. On the other occasions I was put off by the combination of tramps, builders and school kids, which made it hard to relax. I found it much more pleasant to sit in Whitworth Park (the halls) or walk for 20 minutes to Platt Fields Park. But still, I quite like this park. It is a nice green break from the monotony of curry houses (if approaching from Rusholme direction) and university buildings (if approaching from other direction). I just want to know how they keep on putting the cone back on top of King James' head. Anyone?

    After trekking around, looking for a place to relax, I saw this well-sized park and figured it'll…read moredo. And it did! Fairly decently sized, this is a good park right near the university that offers visitors the chance to choose from a plethora of space. Thankfully, my visit did not coincide with hordes of screaming children, so I was able to stroll about and find a seat and enjoy a quiet park. Even sitting next to the playground I was free of yelling and gallivanting children. Although there was a random woman who walked up to the Hamster Wheel and decided she needed a workout (she seriously just walked in it for a couple minutes like it was a treadmill...see my photo for proof!). Granted, this time of year the ground was a bit wet and muddy, but I think this could be a lovely space on a warm (and dry) day to just sit under a tree and breathe the fresh air.

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    Whitworth Park - The beautiful view of the path of Whitworth park during December. it was just a very pretty view. I had to take a picture!

    The beautiful view of the path of Whitworth park during December. it was just a very pretty view. I had to take a picture!

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    Heaton Park - Website Photo

    Heaton Park

    4.2(35 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    A last minute decision on a damp, drizzly winter Sunday, but a good one. Forgot how vast this place…read moreis! Walked down the hill past the hall and round the lake, slowing to admire the signets and stop the dog munching all the food left for the birds! Round the other side of the lake, the woods are incredibly quiet; it's easy to forget you're right on the edge of such a large city and the motorway is about a mile away. This is the highest point in the city and the views are amazing.

    Fancy a picnic in Manchester? Don't look at me like I've escaped from a mental unit, there's plenty…read moreof places to take a basket, blanket and a punnet of Scotch eggs in the city. If you don't believe me, you've clearly never seen the rural idyll that is Heaton Park. Easily accessible by the Metrolink from the city centre, Heaton Park in Prestwich is historical, green and gorgeous. It's home to a golf course as well as Heaton Hall, a beautiful manor which you can view by partaking in guided tours, the exciting kind where people wear costumes. There is literally far too much going on here for me to include in this little introduction but some noteworthy events include Oasis's huge homecoming gigs where they decked Heaton Park out like a festival. Technologically it was a nightmare, but good old Noel Gallagher promised refunds if they didn't get the sound sorted. Another thing you must, MUST do in Heaton Park is try and catch an open air Shakespeare production. They make the most incredible use of the surroundings, but an insider's tip is to bring a mackintosh, umbrella and perhaps even a flask and foldable chair. The former two are obviously due to the inclement Manchester weather, the latter... well, we all need our home comforts. Actually, add some kind of chewy sweets to that list, you choose your favourites. Just don't rub it in, the poor actors have to do this in all climates and are probably dying for one of your Skittles. Anything more I can add? Relay races for dogs (I'm totally serious, it's an opportunity for dog owners to meet and interact), health walks, horse riding, learning activities... the list goes on and on, and look out for the festivals and music performances. Heaton Park is a buzzing, thriving community all its own, so if you fancy some fresh air and culture, hop on the tram and bring sensible shoes. You'll love it here.

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    Local produce on sale

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    Alexandra Park - Promenade

    Alexandra Park

    4.8(5 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Undoubtedly my favourite park in Manchester. There is everything: trees, flowerbeds, a little lake,…read moretables to have a picnic, benches. Also, there's usually plenty of events going on, such as markets, cricket matches and other cultural or social activities. It is the ideal place to do sport. Running is a standard thing to do, and it is possible to find some panels around the park which show the various lengths for the paths you can choose, so that you are always able to figure out which distance you have covered. There is a cricket pitch, where local teams plays over summer, and four tennis courts, which can be booked online for free. In most cases there are a few available, so you can just turn up and play, but especially on weekends I would recommend to book in advance. Recently I have noticed that a ping pong table has been installed close to the tennis courts. Close to the lake there is a cafe that is actually run by Tea Hive, the coffee shop in Chorlton. On weekends it is open until 5pm, while on weekdays it closes at 4.30pm.

    In the whole of the United Kingdom, Alexandra Park Manchester comes second! Yep, that's rights, out…read moreoff the whole country, it's the second best... in the category 'parks called Alexandra Park'. Beaten only by its London rival Alexandra Park, which features miles of hills and a palace, this medium sized green space in Moss Side can hardly complain about its ranking. Plus it couldn't complain anyway because its a park not a person. Apparently the park was an important space in the Victorian period, but I've forgotten what it was like then, so I'll just focus on the now. Basically it's a big green space with some nice paths to stroll around and a nice little lake. More impressively is the fact that it plays home to an annual Caribbean Carnival! Less impressive that that but still worth of note is that it host many amateur football games an an annual 5K run. For this kind of thing you'll want the athletics webpage rather that the park one displayed above, that's at : www.openathletics.org.

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    St. John's Gardens

    St. John's Gardens

    4.5(4 reviews)
    2.5 miCastlefield

    This is a quiet spot to sit on one of the benches and admire the well kept grass, shrubs and…read moreflowers. World Museum visitors exploring the history of ancient Egypt sitting and eating their sandwiches are probably unaware of the amount of local history that surrounds them here. St John's memorial gardens opposite St Georges Hall is the site of an old church. Tens of thousands of bodies were buried at the site until the cemetery was closed and the gardens opened in 1904. It's a small but beautiful open green area that was designed to show off public works of art. The Victorian/Edwardian statues commemorate people that have helped the City of Liverpool such as ship owners, school masters, politicians and soldiers. You will also find memorials to John Lennon and the inhabitants of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. In all the garden has 23 memorials.

    The number of times I've walked past, around, near, St John's and I don't ever think to walk…read morethrough. So momentous the occasion is today, with the sun rays shining down at long last, I paced my way through to see what lies within this green haven. It's a park located in the city centre, so you're not going to expect acres of land, a vast array of wildlife, kids running around and swings and sand pits. It's a simple piece of greenery amongst the city centre block of flats, rows of solicitor buildings and the Spinningfields complex. I can see how it is the escape from the bustle, traffic and people you get if you just step onto Deansgate. It does exude a calming feel although I'm aware of what lies just a few second away. At 10am there were a few dwellers on the benches taking this all in. It serves it purpose well. Living in one of these flats myself, this is my new back garden.

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    St. John's Gardens
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    Hulme Park - View from the park towards Stretford Road

    Hulme Park

    3.0(2 reviews)
    2.0 miOxford Road Corridor

    I think this park has been really nicely done and what looks like a small patch of grass from…read moreStretford Road actually extends way back with a nice adventure playground for kids plus football pitch. Whoever was saying they couldn't understand the Treasure Island theme of the playground someone missed the giant climbing frame in the shape of a shipwreck... Obviously it's never going to be the most peaceful place to sit, owing to its roadside location, but the grass bordering Stretford Road slopes up to some trees which is ideal for sitting on a sunny day. A nice place to stop by for a little while.

    Hulme Park is decent. It's a green space in the middle of Hulme, which alone makes it nicer than…read moreanything else in Hulme. According to the council, it is the first large scale new park to have been built in Manchester for over 50 years, and was built in 1999 at a cost of £3 million pounds. Sounds reasonable, however... The council also claim that the recreational facilities on offer include an adventure playground with a Treasure Island theme, a high quality football pitch, a basketball/netball court, a skateboard area, a "sunken sensory garden" and last but by no means least, a granite paved performance area "known as" Zion Square, and picnic tables. I'm afraid I find myself obligated to dispel the images conjured up by a few of these descriptions. I would describe them as perhaps more than a little over the top. A bit of embellishment on the council's part here to say the least! Why have they tried to make a small green park sound like a suitable venue for a family holiday? As for the adventure playground, there's a few swings and slides which are pretty nice for kids, but the Treasure Island theme remains a mystery to me. High quality football pitch, not really but there is a place to play football. The skate park exists, so no problems there. As for the "sunken sensory garden", come off it! All there is is normal grass! I don't even know what a 'paved performance area' is but I do know that this concrete slab is not the talk of the townspeople who affectionately refer to it as 'Zion square'. Sounds like a Shakespearean market. It's a decent place to take the dog for a poo, and its got a nice view of the Hilton hotel, why didn't the council just say that?

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    Chorlton Water Park - Views of Chorlton water park

    Chorlton Water Park

    3.7(18 reviews)
    1.5 miChorlton

    A bittersweet experience was had on my first ever visit to Chorlton water park. Driving here is a…read morelittle strange with it being situated in such a densely populated area. You get the feeling your Satnav is taking you to the wrong place. Don't worry it's not. An old reservoir was transformed into a huge lake a while back and that's the park's main feature. A mile radius around the lake acts as a perfect biking/ hiking trail which isn't too strenuous and is littered with relaxing spots with great views. There's an icecream van to cater for all your refreshment needs and does a lot of business on a hot summer's afternoon. It's a perfect venue to have a picnic and for young families (There's a large play area for kids) All in all a lovely green space in a heavily populated urban area. My only beef with the place was the unsafe nature of the car park. Make sure you park in an area that's camera visible. I returned after a pleasent afternoon to find my windscreen cracked quite badly. I hadn't parked under a tree, falling debree was thus out the question so I suspected some sort of foul play. My little trip therefore cost me nearly £150. Perhaps the place is cursed for me, but don't let that put you off.

    When I first moved to Chorlton and I heard people talking about this water park I had visions in my…read morehead of chutes and river rapids. Sadly, the water park bears absolutely no resemblance to Stoke-on-Trent's Water World or Florida's Blizzard Beach. Instead it is a large man-made lake with a path around the edge which attracts walkers, joggers and cyclists. The path is well-surfaced and links on to the Mersey Valley trail, which is unsurfaced. However, there is a car park and visitor centre if you don't fancy the trek down from Chorlton or Didsbury. The water park was formed in the 1970s when gravel was dug up from this area to build the M60, and the area was flooded to form the lake. Despite the fact that the water park is surrounded by the M60, the busy Princess Parkway and Chorlton town centre it is a surprisingly peaceful and serene place - so peaceful that it is the place that the hippies flock to for the summer solstice.

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