Gorse Hill Park
Situated right next to Stretford Sports Village, Gorse Hill Park is a lovely green space in Stretford. There are both infant and junior play areas, as well as a kickabout area, and a historic boulder-shaped stone believed to have been part of a medieval cross, later used as a plague stone.
Travelling here by train
Trafford Park is the nearest railway station, around a 22 minute walk from the park.
Travelling here by other means
Firswood tram stop is around a 21 minute walk from the park, which is also close to several local bus routes.
Situated right next to Stretford Sports Village, Gorse Hill Park is a lovely green space in Stretford. There are both infant and junior play areas, as well as a kickabout area, and a historic boulder-shaped stone believed to have been part of a medieval cross, later used as a plague stone.
Travelling here by train
Trafford Park is the nearest railway station, around a 22 minute walk from the park.
Travelling here by other means
Firswood tram stop is around a 21 minute walk from the park, which is also close to several local bus routes.
Photo: Trafford Council
- Free entry
- Family friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Playground
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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Gorse Hill Park
Talbot Road
Manchester
M32 0US
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