Friends of Alexandra Park Whalley Range

What do we do?

We are dedicated to improving public facilities within Alexandra Park.

Our Achievements in 2024:

Funded the installation of two age-friendly benches outside the Café.
Installed a new slide for the under-3s in the Children’s Playground.
Opened the Park Information & Heritage Centre for public visits on 60 occasions, thanks to our volunteers.
Launched a Gardening Group to renovate and replant several flower beds.
Completed the setup of the Woodland Glade Tree classroom.

Our Plans for 2025:

Clear the Lake and its banks of litter and waste.
Move floating timber to the island to enhance the habitat.
Improve facilities for feeding waterfowl on the Lake.
Restore eroded Lake banks and replant suitable vegetation.
Introduce new habitat types in the Lake and throughout the Park.
Organise a variety of community engagement activities within the Park.

Coming up at the Park

Spring Bird Walk Sunday 23rd March 1030 am

Become a friend of the Alexandra park

How do I join in?

For more information:

Just turn up at one of the advertised events.
Join our mailing list to receive regular details of what’s happening.
Email a request to join to friendsofalexandraparkmanchest@gmail.com.
Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AlexParkMCR.
Instagram: @AlexParkMCR.
Come to one of our Forum Meetings where we talk about what matters in the Park.
These Forums are advertised in advance - keep a watch out.
Come to our Annual General Meeting each December.