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SPRINGFIELD PARK

ROCHDALE’S LARGEST PARK HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Between Rochdale and Heywood is the Springfield Park really has something for
borough’s largest park with landscaped and everyone...
wooded slopes down to the Roch Valley.
The park has lots for all ages, abilities and dis-
The Friends of Springfield Park was formed abilities. There are picnic tables around the
in 2008 to improve the sporting and leisure lake and grassed areas for ball games.
facilities and raise funds for community park
projects. They work with the local council The park is enjoyed by families, dog walkers,
to improve existing amenities to preserve, children on bikes or scooters, and people just
develop and enhance the park. out for a gentle stroll in the fresh air.

The gardens are maintained by the park staff It is even a fabulous location for a photo
with help from local ‘green team’ members. shoot, as photographer Malcolm Journeaux
shows with this photo of Sam Briony.

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