Memories of Our Park

​Local people have so many great memories of what life has been like in the park over the years. We have been gathering these memories and recording the stories that people have shared. Their stories really bring the history of the park to life.
Click on the links below to listen to all sorts of stories, ranging from the life of the park superintendent and the elephant buried in the hill, to tales of courting couples.

Ruth Jackson ​

​Jim Jackson was the park superintendent for many years. His daughter-in-law Ruth remembers visits to the park, the jobs Jim used to do and the popular bowling competitions on a Sunday.

Hazel Oakley and Pat Ball

​Hazel and Pat grew up together in Altrincham and remember many visits to the park over the years.

Wendy Heesom

​Wendy grew up locally and came to the park regularly, often to play tennis, but also to see a certain young man.

Keith Hough

​Keith grew up in a house next to the park and remembers many events and activities there throughout his childhood.