Astley Street Park — Attraction in Wigan

The park has very limited parking with only 10 spaces available and people parking poorly over two spaces, which isn’t the parks fault but still, first impressions. We then proceeded to the overgrown grass area where the grass hasn’t been cut despite no longer being no mow may.

Dogs running loose with no leads, which again is fine however people with small children should be aware.

The “gym area” is well maintained, dirty but again what do you expect, it’s full of dirt which is fine, what isn’t fine is the fact there is litter as far as the eye can see. Trying to swing with my son and there is rubbish scattered around everywhere.

I look to my left and a strange elderly man is stood watching children play, I look to my right and see children fist fighting, one might think atleast I can close my eyes and listen to nature but unfortunately this isn’t the case, you close your eyes and all you can hear is vulgarity being shouted by young children.

Don’t bother coming here, no toilets, pretty...

The "Friends of Astley Park" are doing a grand job. The park is a pleasant place to visit, either for dog walking, playtime for kids, using the outdoor gym or just a breath of fresh air. There will always be some antisocial low-lifes who drop litter around the place, but mostly this is kept to a minimum, and I would urge visited city a social conscience to help by picking up and bining any litter they...

Great place for cycling and the like. There's an area for little kids, an area for Teenagers and adults, or just passing through with friends. Though a lot of rough people go here so I'd be wary. Especially if you have a bad reputation. The areas need re-servicing and updating to include more areas. Unfortunately it attracts a very untrendy crowd of drugsters and the place is boring to hang...