Hulme Park

Manchester

1 review

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dystrophydad

16 Oct 2024

A wide open space

Date of visit: October 2024

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.

I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair

Image of a flat path bordered by grass and trees

Image of a sign for the park, obscured by the trees

Image of a flat path bordered trees on the left

Image of two spring rockers, designed to look like bees

Image of grate at the entrance to the park

Wide view of the park showing the spring rockers and climbing frame

Overall Rating

Good

Hulme Park is a public green space featuring football pitches, a basketball court, skate ramps, and a play park. There are walking and wheeling routes throughout the landscaped park, perfect for a peaceful wander or a breath of fresh air. It's a welcome and tranquil oasis in an otherwise busy area.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

The wide paths are mostly level throughout, making it easy to traverse whether walking, running, or wheeling. There are picnic benches in the park for those who want to enjoy a pre-packed snack or take a rest. The small play park has a metal grate at the entrance, which didn't cause any issues for my manual wheelchair, but it may pose challenges for those using walking sticks or long canes. The park features spring rockers, swings, slides and climbing frames. There aren't any wheelchair-accessible swings or playsets but there is a ground-level roundabout, that can accommodate a wheelchair user.

Parking & Transport

Average

There are standard parking spaces around the perimeter of the park on Jackson Crescent. The 53, 250, 256, and 263 bus services all stop on Stretford Road, which is a three-minute walk from the park.