Over the years partnerships have been built between these agencies and the Alexandra Park Community Association has played a key role in developing these links. It is this strong community involvement which sets Alexandra Park apart from many other parks. It has a place in the hearts of the local people who show an impressive amount of commitment in their determination to make this a Park for the 21st Century.


Facilities & features

• 3 crown green bowling greens


• Pavilion


• Basketball court


• Petanque


• Freshwater fishing


• Picnic tables


• Car park


• Children’s playground


• Refreshments kiosk


• Football area and vandal proof posts


• Toilet facilities (male, female and disabled)


• Cycle security stands


• Dog fouling bins

Special features

• Two flag poles


• Formal horticultural features


• Woodland


• Enthusiastic community involvement


• Memorial tree planting


• Youth Service provision for young people


• Events of local and national importance


• Full time staff


• Reservoir for fishing, nature and model boating


• Library and Junior School adjacent to park, both involved in activities within the park


• Sensory/Wildlife garden


• Park is close to Town centre and main transport routes

History

This 3.78-hectare park is a formal Edwardian park close to the town centre of Stockport in the North West of England. Stockport Corporation purchased the park in 1908 from H. R. Sykes Esq., owner of a local bleaching works. A.H. Sykes Esq. donated a further £500.00. The park was officially opened on 15th April 1908. In 1990/91 the park was extended to include a reservoir (until then still privately owned by the bleachworks) which is now popular with anglers and wildlife.

Friends Group

Alexandra Park Community Association (APCA)
Contact: Community Development Officer 0161 474 4418

Petanque
The Woodstock Petanque Club plays every 2nd and 4th Sunday from April to October. New members and visitors welcome

How to get there

Address: Edgeley Road, Edgeley, Stockport. SK1 3XE
Alexandra Park is 5 minutes walk from Stockport train station

Opening hours

8.30 am till dusk

Parking

A free car park is available adjacent to Syke's reservoir Dale Street / Cheadle Old Road.

Limited Mobility Access

• The car park, located off Hardcastle Road, has 3 disabled parking bays


• Most of the park can be accessed via fairly level tarmac paths.


• There are benches near the pond and a few around the park.


• There is a disabled toilet behind the bowls pavilion.


• Assistance dogs are welcome in the park.


• The 'Sensory Garden' has good wheelchair access with raised beds containing aromatic plant species