Introduction
Ordsall Park is a public park lying between Park Road and Hulton Street. The park was developed on fifteen acres of land purchased from Lord Egerton of Tatton and was opened in 1877. The rectangular site was divided into roughly two equal areas by an axial path. To the east of the path there was a gymnasium, to the west a lake and a series of walks leading from a main circular area. Much of the original layout is still apparent although the lake has gone. The park has been extended to the north.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441618480646Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.salford.gov.uk/leisure/parks/parksinsalford/publicparks/parks-or.htm
Owners
Salford City Council
Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bowling Green
- Path
- Description: The rectangular site was divided into roughly two equal areas by an axial path.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit