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Alexandra Park

📍 Edgeley, North West

★4.5(687 Google reviews)

Spacious park in Edgeley, Stockport featuring a duck and swan lake with fishing spots, separate younger and older children's play areas, scooter field, football pitch, basketball court, and free on-site car park.

✓ Duck and swan lake✓ Multiple sports courts✓ Free parking✓ Gated sandpit✓ Fishing available✓ Pram friendly
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★★★★★Featured review by V

I really love this place- it's such a peaceful little getaway right in the middle of the city. The greenery is beautiful, and the lake with ducks makes it feel really calm and relaxing. I often go there for walks or to just sit and enjoy some fresh air. It's great for families too, with nice playgrounds and spots. Definitely my go-to spot when I need a break from the city hustle.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want varied outdoor activities in one well-maintained space. The duck lake draws younger children as the sports courts and climbing frames occupy older ones. Pram access is good across the main paths. Popular with dog walkers, so paths are shared. Close to Stockport station for those arriving by train.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Use the on-site car park directly outside the main entrance — no street-parking stress
⏰Bring food to feed the ducks and swans at the lake
đŸŽŸī¸Multiple sports courts available — basketball, football, and a scooter area
🚗Fishing spots exist around the ponds and can be booked in advance

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
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687 Google reviews

Duck pond and lake atmosphere35%
Well-maintained facilities30%
Sports and play variety25%
Convenient free parking10%
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V

7 months ago

★★★★★

“I really love this place- it's such a peaceful little getaway right in the middle of the city. The greenery is beautiful, and the lake with ducks makes it feel really calm and relaxing. I often go there for walks or to just sit and enjoy some fresh air. It's great for families too, with nice playgrounds and spots. Definitely my go-to spot when I need a break from the city hustle.”

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Zenkio Fung

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Well maintained park with fantastic playground, scooter field, football pitch, basketball pitch and most important is fitted with a car park, very convenient. There even has a lake with gooses and pigeons, you can enjoy the shade with the benches by it. Full of kids but not very crowded. Enough facilities for kids to discharge.”

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muhammad imran

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice and clean park. Good ponds with lots of ducks and fishing spots. Children's play area is great. Many benches to sit. It has good skating place too.”

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Mark Birchall

10 months ago

★★★★★

“So so lucky to have this wonderful area on my doorstep. A great place to meet lovely people and fellow dog walkers!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Alexandra Park offers a scenic lake populated with ducks, geese and swans, plus multiple play zones near the main entrance. Facilities include a gated sandpit for young children, climbing frames for older kids, a scooter field, football pitch, basketball court, and skating area. Benches line the lake and green spaces throughout. Free on-site parking and pram-friendly paths make it convenient for longer visits. Fishing is available with advance booking.

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