Milnrow Memorial Park — Attraction in Rochdale

Staying at the Premier Inn, gazing out of the window we could see the park adorned with kids playing. We ventured over the road first stumbling upon a swing gate that was welded shut. We threw the 6 year old over and then slowly hoisted the wife over. This was the toddler park and may well be the reason for the locked gate. Loads of outdoor activities for younger children and it was being used by several granny's. Clean, spacious and benchs to plonk your bottom. Next to it through a gate was the big kids part Equally adventurous and kept us all busy. Bike / skate park was used whilst we visited and even during the evening the local scally wags were whizzing up and down.

We walked to the top of the hill via the grass to climb a stone structure with a face. Beautiful vista and photo spot. Walking down the track to a well kept war memorial gardens where we met dottie the 11 week old dalmatian and even managed to squeeze an ice...

Wasn't the warmest of days but there where plenty if people there, and an ice cream van. Unfortunately toilets were closed. There are a few things for little kids, and through another gate things for larger kids, although to be honest I didn't recognise some of the things and there were bits missing. There is also a miniature bike track with junction etc and a large skate board and Scooter ramp set up. The park is lovely and there are seats for people. On a nice summer day this would be a great picnic spot. A pub backs onto the car park, so after the restrictions are lifted, something...

I love this park. It's got everything - for young children and teenagers, quiet places to sit, open spaces for the dog to chase a ball and natural places where I can watch and listen to the birds and chat to the squirrels! There are plenty of footpaths too so even when the weathers been bad I don't have to get muddy taking the dog out! I go at least 3 times a week and always have a chat with other dog walkers. Really friendly place. I...