Whitworth Park, Public park in Rusholme, England
Whitworth Park is a public park in Manchester spread across 20 acres alongside Oxford Road. It features winding paths, lawns, and recreational spaces between Denmark Road and Moss Lane East.
The site transformed from Potters Fields into a public park in 1894 when Robert Darbishire purchased it using funds from Sir Joseph Whitworth's legacy. This conversion created a major recreational space for Manchester's growing community.
The park serves as a gathering place where locals escape the city bustle. Families use the open lawns for picnics and children play freely across the green spaces.
The park has multiple entrances at Dickenson Road and Brisbane Grove, making it easy to access from different parts of Manchester. The winding paths allow you to explore different sections depending on where you enter.
In 1912 the park hosted a demonstration of the Auxetophone, an early outdoor sound amplification device. The event drew large crowds and marked an important moment in entertainment technology.
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