Friends of Fog Lane Park

Installment No. 5 in our history of Fog Lane Park series is now up on our website. If you want to read about the various paths, sports facilities, and edging tiles (still visible today) being laid down, then head over to friendsfoglanepark.com/history-spot-n…

Want to help record all the wonderful nature in our park? Then why not take part in this year's international City Nature Challenge. Details about the challenge can be found on the News section of our website at #city-nature-challenge-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">friendsfoglanepark.com/news#city-natu…

Installment No. 4 in our history of Fog Lane Park series is now up on our website. If you want to read about iron railings, drainage, culverted brooks, and more trouble brewing down Old Broadway, then head over to friendsfoglanepark.com/history-spot-n…

With all the blossom appearing in the park, Sue Hodnett from the Friends of Fog Lane Park group has created a blossom related activity. You can find the activity sheet on our website #spring-nature-hunt-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">friendsfoglanepark.com/news#spring-na…

More pictures of Fog Lane Park in bloom up on our website as part of the @nationaltrust Bloom Town Trail 2026, friendsfoglanepark.com/bloom-town-tra…

If you want to get up to date with what's happening in Fog Lane Park, then why not download the April edition of the Friends of Fog Lane Park newsletter from our website friendsfoglanepark.com/newsletters

Fog Lane Park is featured on this year's National Trust Bloom Town Trail. To celebrate, we've been asking people to post pictures of Fog Lane Park in bloom on our Facebook page, and we've collected some of them here, friendsfoglanepark.com/bloom-town-tra…, for you to enjoy.

Explore Manchester parks this Easter half-term and follow the spring‑themed character trails with your little ones. 🌸 Pick up a checklist, spot the characters and enjoy some outdoor fun 🌿✨ For parks and checklist pick up points head to: tinyurl.com/mr2nb5bm

Installment No. 3 in our history of Fog Lane Park series is now up on our website. If you want to read about the consternation the park planning caused for some local residents, then head over to friendsfoglanepark.com/history-spot-n…

Want to see some great photos of Fog Lane Park? Here's a reminder that from Saturday 14th March the South Manchester Camera Club smcc.org.uk will be displaying in the park café some of the great photos they've been taking of the park in our centenary year.

Want to get involved with the Friends of Fog Lane Park group? We are holding the next in our series of regular meetings tonight at 7pm at the Parrs Wood pub maps.app.goo.gl/cR7vu4YcgqCx2g… . Everyone is welcome.

The National Trust is running its BloomTown Trail again this year and Fog Lane Park is at number 28 on the trail. You can see a digital copy of the trail map here, google.com/maps/d/u/0/vie… You can read about the trail at secretmanchester.com/bloomtown-trai…

Want to know more about the history of Fog Lane Park, then why not read the next instalment of our history of the park friendsfoglanepark.com/history-spot-n…, which tells how the site was selected, land purchased, and the initial plans laid out.

On Saturday morning we had 23 lovely volunteers at our litter pick. They collected 19 bags of rubbish. It helps keep our park in good condition, but it is a never-ending task. So if you fancy helping out, then look out for our next litter pick at 10:00am on Saturday 11th April.

If you want to get up to date with what's happening in Fog Lane Park, then why not download the latest Friends of Fog Lane Park newsletter from our website friendsfoglanepark.com/newsletters

Updated (new link for activity sheets): In need of half-term activities? Why not try the February Flowers Trail in Fog Lane Park run by @MCRparks_ . Get the activity sheets by scanning the QR code in the flyer or by going to link at qr1.me-qr.com/mobile/pdf/4bb…

Here's a fun winter tree-based activity designed by the Friends of Fog Lane Park. Why not see if you can recognize the different trees in the park from just their bark. Use the image of the activity sheet here or download the PDF friendsfoglanepark.com/s/Winter_Bark_…

In need of half-term activities? Why not try the February Flowers Trail in Fog Lane Park run by @MCRparks_ . Get the activity sheets by scanning the QR code in the flyer or by going to qrto.org/lBsI6m

We have many wonderful birds species in the park - for example see our website #birds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">friendsfoglanepark.com/birds#birds. If you want to help those bird species thrive, then there is still time to sign up for this weekend's @RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch rspb.org.uk/whats-happenin…

Need something to do during half-term? Why not try the Valentine's themed "Half-Term Crafts" session run by our park Ranger and organized by @MCRparks_ . The session takes place at 1pm-3pm on Monday 16th February 2026, in Fog Lane Park Café.