New urban park opens in Collyhurst as part of Manchester's Victoria North regeneration
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New urban park opens in Collyhurst as part of Manchester's Victoria North regeneration

24 Jul 2026 · Originally published 24 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: A corner of Manchester went to 'rack and ruin', now it has changed forever
St Catherine's Wood has opened on a former industrial site in Collyhurst, marking the first phase of a project to create a city-river park along the banks of the River Irk. The 2.7-acre green space provides a new facility for the existing community and will serve as a central feature for thousands of homes planned for the area.
Source: Manchester Evening News Greater Manchester
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