John Leigh Park
Step into this much-loved park and be surrounded by green slopes, gardens, and mature trees. John Leigh Park is a Green Flag award winning park in Altrincham, perfect for an active afternoon or peaceful escape.
Explore and you'll find two different play areas for infants an juniors and a Pets Corner. Enjoy a match on one of the park's tennis courts, join a friendly game of football or discover the regular events the park is host to. There's a bowling green as well as regular wellbeing walks.
Explore and you'll find two different play areas for infants an juniors and a Pets Corner. Enjoy a match on one of the park's tennis courts, join a friendly game of football or discover the regular events the park is host to. There's a bowling green as well as regular wellbeing walks.
Travelling here by car
To reach John Leigh Park (WA14 4EQ), leave the M60 at Junction 7 and follow the A56 towards Altrincham town centre. From there, continue on the A56 (Dunham Road) and follow signs for Oldfield Road, then turn onto Oldfield Lane where the park is located.
Travelling here by train
Alight at Altrincham Interchange for John Leigh Park (WA14 4EQ). The park entrance is reached in about 17 minutes on foot. Local taxi services and buses are available from the station if preferred.
Step into this much-loved park and be surrounded by green slopes, gardens, and mature trees. John Leigh Park is a Green Flag award winning park in Altrincham, perfect for an active afternoon or peaceful escape.
Explore and you'll find two different play areas for infants an juniors and a Pets Corner. Enjoy a match on one of the park's tennis courts, join a friendly game of football or discover the regular events the park is host to. There's a bowling green as well as regular wellbeing walks.
Explore and you'll find two different play areas for infants an juniors and a Pets Corner. Enjoy a match on one of the park's tennis courts, join a friendly game of football or discover the regular events the park is host to. There's a bowling green as well as regular wellbeing walks.
Travelling here by car
To reach John Leigh Park (WA14 4EQ), leave the M60 at Junction 7 and follow the A56 towards Altrincham town centre. From there, continue on the A56 (Dunham Road) and follow signs for Oldfield Road, then turn onto Oldfield Lane where the park is located.
Travelling here by train
Alight at Altrincham Interchange for John Leigh Park (WA14 4EQ). The park entrance is reached in about 17 minutes on foot. Local taxi services and buses are available from the station if preferred.
Photo: Trafford Council
- Free entry
- Toilets
- Dog-friendly
- Playground
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John Leigh Park
37 Oldfield Rd
Altrincham
WA14 4EQ
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