Didsbury Park volunteers celebrate 50,000 hours of work
Didsbury Park volunteers celebrated a magnificent milestone having recently contributed more than 50,000 hours of volunteering service in the park since they began back in November 2014.
Parks, leisure and the arts news
Off the blocks for MaxTrax - cycling investment planned for Delamere Park
A new community cycling facility is coming to Delamere Park, Openshaw thanks to the vision and campaign of a local family and council investment in the park infrastructure.
Thousands enjoy Parktastic fun sessions this summer
Thousands of children and young people in Manchester enjoyed a free summer of fun thanks to Parktastic events in their local parks and green spaces.
Parktastic events across Manchester parks
Get ready for a summer of active fun as Parktastic comes to a park near you.
Beating heart of community to reopen this weekend as Ancoats Green refurbishment completes
Ancoats Green will reopen to the public this weekend (Saturday 17 May) following a major refurbishment project that has now been completed at the city park.
Cringle Park cafe opens to fanfare from local community
A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme.
Manchester Digital Campus and latest city centre park gets planning green light
A major government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester alongside a new urban park have been given planning consent to be built in Ancoats.
Annual report places culture at the heart of the city’s success
A new report outlines the importance of Manchester’s cultural offering as a key driver for economic growth – and the ongoing happiness and wellbeing of the city’s residents.
Council submits planning application for latest city centre park
Proposals for a new major urban park at the former Central Retail Park site have been submitted to planners.
Manchester Libraries gain funding to help communities connect with nature
Manchester is among twenty-six English public library services that have received funding to launch new projects this month to help their communities build stronger connections with nature.
Reopening of newly refurbished tennis courts to be celebrated
Celebrations will take place to mark the reopening of tennis courts across Manchester following their refurbishment.
Take a walkthrough tour of Manchester Libraries online
Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.
Easter packed activities for all the family comes to Heaton Park
A fun-filled weekend for all the family to enjoy is coming to Heaton Park this Easter.
New plans for the Orangery in Heaton Park
Plans to refurbish the Orangery in Heaton Park following a 12 year hiatus are underway as a planning application is submitted to the council.
Change of HOME for Manchester's Director of Culture
Manchester's ambitious new plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade will be overseen by Dave Moutrey OBE, currently Director and CEO of HOME.
Fully accessible Changing Places Toilets coming to Manchester parks
Two of Manchester largest parks, Heaton and Wythenshawe Park, will become more accessible to visitors thanks to the installation of Changing Place Toilets (CPT) at each location.
Return of the MAC: The Manchester Aquatics Centre to reopen next week
On Monday 26 June the Manchester Aquatics Centre (MAC) will reopen its doors to the public, following a multi-million pound refurbishment from Manchester City Council.
Egg-citing things happening this Easter across parks in Manchester
From craft markets to Easter egg hunts, there is a jam-packed programme of events over the Easter holidays in Manchester’s parks- perfect for the whole family.
Heaton Hall £5 million repair works completed and tours to begin in April
The latest phase of repairs to the magnificent Grade I Listed Heaton Hall, which is situated within Heaton Park, North Manchester, have been completed. Tours around the Hall will begin in April.