Location
Dumers Lane, Radcliffe
Grid Ref: (E) 379911, (N) 407577
Area: 11.19 hectares approximately
A brief introduction to Close Park
Close Park is a public park of around 11.19 hectares. It is located approximately 3 miles from Bury town centre and 1 mile from Radcliffe town centre. The parkland was donated by the Bealey family and first opened as a public park in 1925.
The entrance area and frontage to the park has undergone major refurbishment in recent years to increase the overall visbility of not only Close Park but also St Mary's Parish Church. Now, the whole area has a very attractive and welcoming aspect. In addition to Council funding the park has also benefitted from funding through the ODPM's Liveability fund as part of the Government's drive to create 'cleaner, safer, greener' communities.
Access
Access to Close Park can be gained via the main entrance on Dumers Lane, next to St Mary's Parish Church or via alternative entrances on Parkside Close and from the River Irwell which run behind the playing fields.
The park is fairly level throughout with well-maintained footways and is, therefore, accessible to people with disabilities and families with push-chairs.
The bus route that passes near to the park is number 524.
Facilities
- Bowling green
- 7 full sized football pitches
- Children's football pitch
- Children's play area
- Multi-play ball zone
- 3 tennis courts
- Fishing in the river
- Perimeter footpath (uses include Health Walks)
- Sensory garden
- Car park at the main entrance on Dumers Lane
How to contact us
Customer Contact Team
Town Hall reception, Knowsley Street, Bury BL9 0SW
Phone: 0161 253 5353
On-line: report a problem with the park
E-mail: customerserviceseds@bury.gov.uk
