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Parks and gardens - information and advice

Coronavirus (COVID-19): parks and gardens updates

All of the borough’s parks and gardens remain open for exercise and to give you the opportunity to get out in the fresh air. There's also a number of walking routes for you and your family to enjoy.

View the latest information about:

Walking and cycling in the borough
The national restrictions from 5 November 2020
Bowling greens - are closed due to national restrictions from 5 November 2020. When they reopen, they will be required to provide a full risk inspection assessment in line with the British Crown Green Bowling Association.

Information about parks and gardens in the borough including location, facilities and opening times.

Parks and gardens

10 of Rochdale borough's parks and green spaces have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award status in 2020, meaning they are 10 of the very best in the UK. Find out more about how the Green Flag Award recognises and rewards well kept parks and green spaces.

Note: council-run bowling greens close each year from 30 September until 1 April as we undertake winter maintenance work.

Alkrington Woods, Middleton
Ashworth and Roch Valleys, Heywood
Bowlee Community Park, Middleton
Broadfield Park, Rochdale
Cronkeyshaw Common, Rochdale
Denehurst Park, Rochdale - Green Flag Award
Falinge Park, Rochdale
Hare Hill Park, Littleborough - Green Flag Award
Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale
Hopwood Woods, Middleton
Hopwood Park, Heywood - Green Flag Award
Jubilee Park, Middleton - Green Flag Award
Middleton (Boarshaw) Cemetery - Green Flag Award
Middleton Memorial Gardens - Green Flag Award
Milnrow Memorial Park - Green Flag Award
Queen's Park, Heywood- Green Flag Award
Rochdale Memorial Gardens - Green Flag Award
Springfield Park, Rochdale
Truffet Park, Langley - Green Flag Award

Locations of parks on a map

View all parks on a Google map

Walk around the parks and gardens in Rochdale town centre

This 40 minute walk takes you to the finest parks and gardens of Rochdale town centre and will make you discover their history and the best views.

An alternative route can also be followed for a shorter walk. The walk starts and finishes in front of the magnificent Town Hall. Each step of the walk is detailed in the guide.

Download the ‘Parks and Gardens Walk' guide (867kb pdf)

Find out about the local history

During the Victorian times, several parks and gardens were created in the town centre. The beauty and character of the parks and gardens give Rochdale town centre its unique character. If you'd like to find out more about the history and heritage in the Rochdale borough you can find a range of resources at Touchstones Local Studies Centre