Queens Park — Attraction in Rochdale

Lovely in every respect. Beautiful gardens and a large lake with all kinds of waterfowl. Take the kids at this time of year to see the Ducklings and baby Coots. There are several pairs of Grey Herons nesting too, high up in the trees in the center of the lake. There's a nice cafe situated near the entrances to the park which serves a reasonably priced basic menu. There's a car park opposite the Queen's Park Road entrance. If you park here take the wooded footpath from the car park down to the river. Turn right at the bottom, and follow the path with the river on your left. It takes you under the road bridge. Turn immediately left as soon as you pass under the bridge and follow the river path. This leads to the lake. Follow the path round the lake and past a small pond on your left. Take any path upwards to the top of the park then, head to the cafe for a brew. You can exit to the car park again across Queens Park...

Great little park. Plenty of play equipment both next to the cafe and (for smaller children) at the other side of the cafe near the pond. The cafe is good, and had toilets. Parking is fairly plentiful, across from the park, it's been expanded fairly recently. Cars are safe there, I've never heard of problems. There is a skate park and a pond full of waterfowl. There's basic outdoor gym equipment. There's a larger field near the bridge which is great, although it gets boggy at one end sometimes. Across the river there are a few more walks. The fountain is sometimes on, which is great to see. There are badminton/tennis courts and a spotless bowling green. It's not huge, but it's a great park and perfect for those with small pets, children, the elderly, families, and those who want peace and quiet or some exercise. Well done to the council for this little gem, and everyone who goes there that seem friendly and make...

Queens park is my Grandsons favourite park. It has The best cafe ( dog friendly) selling everything from breakfasts to ice creams ( Mr whippy 😍) the Cafe provides toilet facilities at the back. 2 Playgrounds one just for the little ones aswell as outdoor gym equipment. A fabulous lake to walk around whilst feeding the ducks, ( tip, buy your duck food at the Cafe its cheaper than the machine by the lake and you get more). If you don't fancy eating in the Cafe then get a takeaway, there's a huge field with a purpose built concrete all weather stage where the children can perform for you till their hearts content while you sit at a picnic table and enjoy your lunch. There are Tennis courts and a fabulous bowling green with benches all the way round to leisurely sit and enjoy the beautifully...