Friends of Alexandra Park Whalley Range

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.

summer picnics, games and relaxation Why not follow one of the tree trails which are available below this message?

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.