Trafford Ecology Park

Trafford Ecology Park is a peaceful green space with thriving wildlife, a unique history and a strong community spirit. The ideal place to slow down, explore and enjoy nature in an unexpected corner of Trafford Industrial Park. Visit and discover a calm, welcoming environment that’s easy to return to.

As the site is maintained by volunteers, there are limited bin facilities - Trafford Ecology Park kindly requests that visitors take all their litter home. Unfortunately there are currently no toilets on site.

Travelling here by car

For Trafford Ecology Park (M17 1TU), take the M60 and exit at Junction 9, then follow signs for the A5081 (Parkway) towards Trafford Park. Continue on Parkway, turning onto Lake Road as you approach the venue. Trafford Ecology Park offers free on-site parking for visitors, with free parking also available on Lake Road.

Travelling here by other means

The park can be accessed via Tram (with a 15 minute walk from Village tram stop via the red line) and via bus (with the number 30 and 250 busses travelling via Piccadilly Gardens)

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Specific venue type: Green Space
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Price: Free

Travelling here by car

Travelling here by other means

The park can be accessed via Tram (with a 15 minute walk from Village tram stop via the red line) and via bus (with the number 30 and 250 busses travelling via Piccadilly Gardens)

Visit Website

Specific venue type: Green Space
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Price: Free

Photo: Groundwork Greater Manchester

Free entry
Family friendly

Trafford Ecology Park

Trafford Ecology Park, Lake Rd
Stretford
M17 1TU

greatermanchester@groundwork.org.uk

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