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Longford Park

Stretford, United Kingdom•4.6(2.7k)•City Park, Nature Reserve, Playground

Explore Trafford's largest municipal park featuring playgrounds for all ages, walking trails, a café, and diverse outdoor activities including disc golf and bowling.

Longford Park is Trafford's largest municipal park, located in Stretford and bordering Chorlton cum Hardy. This vibrant green space offers something for every family member, from young children to adults seeking outdoor recreation and natural exploration. Families can enjoy multiple playgrounds designed for all ages, making it ideal for pushchair-friendly visits with babies and toddlers through to older children. The park features extensive walking trails and a tree trail for nature discovery, alongside organised activities including health walks and dementia-friendly walks that cater to visitors of all abilities. The park's diverse facilities include an athletics stadium, basketball courts, bowling green, tennis courts, and an orienteering course for active families. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the wildlife garden, community allotment, and pets corner. A café provides refreshment during visits, with plenty of space for picnics and outdoor dining. Longford Park hosts regular events and outdoor theatre performances throughout the year, creating memorable experiences for families. Run by Friends of Longford Park in partnership with Trafford Council, the park serves as a vibrant community hub offering free access to outdoor recreation, nature connection, and family-friendly activities.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 – 23:59
Friday: 00:00 – 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 – 23:59
Sunday: 00:00 – 23:59

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Café

On-site café offering refreshments and treats for visitors

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Google Reviews

4.6(2.7k reviews)
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lala Mo

lala Mo

2 months ago

Beautiful park. With gardens, play area and lots of grass to picnic on. Huge carpark next to the athletics club where you can get a coffee and snacks. Further into the park there is a tea-room that serve produce made on-site. Breakfast and lunches alongside very tempting cakes.

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Nemo Nemo

Nemo Nemo

4 months ago

Excellent park. Friendly, peaceful and lush. Well maintained. Has a reflection garden. A beautiful space.

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Daniel Leaman

Daniel Leaman

4 months ago

Lovely park. Lovely coffee and brownie. Friendly efficient staff. But mind the step out of the cafe for someone who wears glasses it was a bit of a trip hazard. Caught me out twice. Can't quite explain and a minor detail TBF. It was a very bright sunny day so my eyes were struggling to adjust.

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King Ming Chan

King Ming Chan

5 months ago

Always nice to walk around here in Longford Park especially when it’s cherry blossom now. Hope their renovations go on well and the animal farm is back soon

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Max Rose

Max Rose

a year ago

An oasis of fun and peace within the hustle and bustle of Manchester City centre. Situated reasonably close to both old Trafford football and cricket grounds, this park can provide some nice respite from the heaving crowds on match day and associated hooliganism. The park is huge, and is equipped with a lovely cafe (see my previous review), children’s play areas, large fields appropriate for games and ball sports, tennis courts and a disc golf course (reviewed separately). The park is far quieter than nearby equivalents such as Platt Fields park, Manchester and Alexandra Park, Manchester. This makes is a great target for an afternoon of peace and quiet immersed in nature. The park has lots of little hidden gems, nice flower patches and architectural relics.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Longford Park

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Longford Park

Is Longford Park free to visit?

Entry to Longford Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Longford Park suitable for?

Longford Park is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Longford Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Longford Park.

Is there parking at Longford Park?

Yes — Longford Park has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Longford Park?

Yes — Café is on site at Longford Park. On-site café offering refreshments and treats for visitors

Is Longford Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Longford Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Longford Park?

Longford Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Longford Park by public transport?

Longford Park is well-served by public transport.
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